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Home>New South Wales>Hunter>Shortland
Today
Windy with showers
Newcastle for Thursday. Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely late this afternoon and evening. Winds S/SW 25 to 35 km/h.
Chance of Rain
90%
Amount of Rain
1-5mm
Fire Danger Rating
No Rating
UV Index
Moderate
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