SEVERE storm conditions swerved Tamworth but hit the rest of the region hard.
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to more than 30 incidents on Thursday and crews are prepared to tackle more over the weekend.
“We’ve placed resources around the region with a flood rescue helicopter in Armidale available to respond to flood incidents,” SES zone commander Heath Stimson said.
“The heaviest falls over the next 36 hours are likely to be on the Northern Tablelands so we’ll be keeping a very close eye on Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell and Tamworth.”
Storm conditions are expected to ease by Sunday, but the SES reminds residents to remain vigilant over the weekend.
With flash flooding their biggest concern, the SES has warned residents to avoid floodwaters and causeways for the duration of any storms.
It wasn’t smooth sailing for Essential Energy crews either.
Over Thursday and Friday, storms caused unplanned power outages for more than 5000 homes and businesses in the New England North West.
The most people affected were in Barraba, but the highest damage to the electricity network took part in Curlewis, Gunnedah, Narrabri and Wee Waa.
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“While it caused no damage, it appears the powerline to Barraba was struck by lightning about 12 kilometres from Manilla and the electricity network switched itself off after sensing this to ensure the safety of the public,” acting regional manager Jim Burdett said.
In an emergency contact NSW SES on 132 500.