On Monday afternoon the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Hunter for large hailstones and damaging winds.
Lightning strikes in the Upper Hunter temporarily put the ABC's transmitter at Muswellbrook out of action.
The temperature reached 30 degrees on Monday, but maximums will plummet in the next couple of days with tops of only 19 and 17 expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The worst conditions are expected on Tuesday, with gale-force winds of up to 110km/h expected on the coast and rainfall of up to 150mm in the Hunter.
Large and powerful surf conditions in the afternoon and evening will be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
The State Emergency Service is ramping up its preparations, bringing in overnight rosters from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
When storms are approaching, the SES advises you should move vehicles under cover or away from trees, secure loose items around your home, keep clear of fallen power lines, unplug computers and appliances, avoid using the phone and stay inside, keeping children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in floods and storms you can call the SES on 132 500.
You can find the latest weather warnings, forecasts and radar images at the Bureau of Meteorology website.
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