The NSW North Coast, including the Clarence Valley, was treated to a show of nature’s force again this afternoon.
The Northern Star, 2 December 2018:
Update 3.50pm: THANKS to a lightning tracking website we know that over 1300 strikes of lightning have hit the Northern Rivers in the last two hours.
Wind gusts of 76km/h wind gust have been reported at Evans Head AWS. There was also a report of wind damages in Yamba at about 01.50pm…..
Update 2.30pm: REPORTS of a severe storm hitting Maclean are emerging as a series of storm fronts impact towns including Evans Head, Casino, and Kyogle.
The Clarence Hotel in Maclean appears to have its roof ripped off in the tempest which hit mid-afternoon as it moved north.
This picture below was taken by James Young and uploaded to North Coast Storm Chasers Facebook page.
Residents described the storm as a "mini tornado".
STORM DAMAGE: The Clarence Hotel in Maclean has had its roof ripped off as a severe storm passed through this afternoon.
According to a Clarence Valley Council media release sent out this afternoon, the Maclean office of Clarence Valley Council will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 3 January so storm related repairs to the building can be undertaken.
Report on yesterday’s storm at: As NSW North Coast surveys storm damage this morning, one family boating on the Clarence River are thankful for a lucky escape.
