Port Macquarie

A 'mini-cyclone' has smashed the NSW coastal town of Port Macquarie as gusts of winds up to 120km/h rip roofs off of buildings, down powerlines and pull ...

Debris has been scattered over streets in the city's centre with fire crews called in from neighbouring Kempsey and Laurieton to assist with the clean up. Fire crews from neighbouring suburbs have been called to help in the clean up (pictured, debris scattered in the city's centre) Massive trees in the city's CBD were uprooted ripping through road surfaces and roofs blown away by gusts of winds up to 120km per hour.

A bizarre'mini-cyclone' has pummeled a seaside town in New South Wales with strong winds, pulling down powerlines and trees and ripping roofs from.

Over 11,000 homes and businesses in and around the Port Macquarie central business district lost power. The roof of a house on Hay Street was torn off by a falling tree, and firefighters went to a damaged private hospital on Lake Road. “While the sights are dramatic and heartbreaking, and many wish to assist, please avoid the Port Macquarie central business district and other affected areas. Massive trees in the city’s central business district were uprooted by winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour, ripping through road surfaces and tearing off rooftops. Ward stated, “There are definitely missing roofs and significant damage to buildings in and around the Port Macquarie area.” Friday afternoon, the severe storm slammed the city of Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.

Residents of Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast have been blindsided by a freak mini cyclone that ripped through the town.

The town was impacted by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020 and also took a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic because tourism is one of the biggest industries in the area. The Port Macquarie NSW SES revealed that more than 170 people called them for help “with many properties severely damaged”, adding that “the heart of the CBD (is) severely impacted”. Residents of Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast have been blindsided by a freak mini cyclone that ripped through the town.

Residents of Port Macquarie on the New South Wales Mid-North Coast are cleaning up after an intense storm. The weather bureau calls it a “strong microburst” ...

A New South Wales coastal town is cleaning up a huge mess left behind from a severe storm that tore a roof of an apartment building and brought down large ...

A private hospital also suffered damage, with Fire and Rescue NSW crews rushing to the scene. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Try 1 month free. The wind ripped the roof of an apartment building on Hastings River Drive, sending it down the road and residents scrambling for shelter with other neighbours. A New South Wales coastal town is cleaning up a huge mess left behind from a severe storm that tore a roof of an apartment building and brought down large trees. A roof was torn off an apartment building and several large trees were brought down on a home and cars from a severe storm that left terrified residents in a New South Wales town running for shelter.

If anyone sees any fallen or damaged powerlines or power poles, call Essential Energy.

The Port Macquarie SES Unit is being assisted by SES volunteers from up and down the coast and a Fire and Rescue NSW strike force. It suffered water inundation and is currently closed. "We do ask for people to stay out of the areas where work is being undertaken, for their safety," Cr Pinson added.

People in NSW town are being urged to stay well away from downed power lines and to stay at home unless travel is necessary. Follow latest updates.

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