10:14am
Power's back on.
9:10am
Power remains out in parts of Lake Macquarie. This tree has brought down powerlines at Tingira Heights. Ausgrid says repairs are continuing.
7:32am Lake Macquarie has received the best falls so far (since 9am Thursday): Strong winds are also blowing through the Hunter. Gusts of 80km/h were recorded at Nobbys Beach at 6:30am. 7:26am Power is out to hundreds of homes in Lake Macquarie. 5:54am Flooding is affecting King Street at Warners Bay near the roundabout, however the road remains open for now. The Weir Road at Barnsley is closed.