Storm season approaches on the Mid North Coast

That shows how vital it is to prepare your property for whatever mother nature produces during the storm season.

Community engagement officer for NSW SES MNC Region, Steve Lawrence, said their message remains consistent each year.

 "The messages we send are based around people taking time to prepare their property before the storm season arrives," he said. 

"Clean your gutters, make sure your roof is in good repair, trim tree branches hanging over the property and take notice of the bureau of meteorology's weather warnings. 

"When there is a storm move inside, secure loose items in backyards and balconies like trampolines and furniture. It will get and wet and windy "

The reminders are timely given a low pressure system will bring much needed rainfall to parts of NSW over the coming days, including Port Macquarie.

Of the 1,320 jobs received by SES MNC last year, 976 requests for assistance where from storm related incidents, which shows that storms make up the majority of their jobs. 

Weatherzone meteorologist Brett Dutschke said typically the Mid North Coast is affected by storms over the high ground, for example the Dorrigo area.

"Those places are quite prone to thunderstorms. Anywhere on the high grounds, the Northern Rivers and Upper Hunter for example are high affected areas of the Mid North Coast," he said.

"This is because it has a strong combination of elevation, humidity and also it’s far enough south to get influence from cold air which also helps increase humidity. 

"The deeper we get into summer and the higher the temperature, the less significant the cold air from the south becomes.

"This means storms will become less likely the hotter it gets."

Essential Energy Acting Regional Manager North Coast, Ross Berry, issued a warning following increased storm activity across parts of NSW in recent weeks.

“Storm season generally occurs from October through to March; however, unseasonably warm and dry conditions mean unpredictable weather could hit at any time,” he said.

“Severe storms can damage homes and the electricity network, causing unplanned power outages for customers and local communities.

“Prepare your property before severe weather arrives by removing debris and overgrown vegetation from around the home, clearing gutters and checking that trees are a safe distance from power lines.”

Essential Energy encourages property owners to report vegetation that is growing too close to the electricity network on 13 20 80.