![Powerful Updraft](http://www.extremestorms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/0111jd22-580x870.jpg)
Some powerful updrafts developed as storms really got going about 2 to 3pm.
![Gosford powerful Cell](http://www.extremestorms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/0111jd38-580x387.jpg)
One particularly strong pulse developed near Wollongong and another developed as outflow from other storms interacted with the sea breeze boundary near Gosford. Although neither cell pulses lasted for a lengthy period, both initiated warnings for hail and wind.
![Cells can be seen tapping some moisture with scud below the bases](http://www.extremestorms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/0111jd39-580x387.jpg)
Further storms in the Hunter Cell saw further warnings during the rest of the afternoon and early evening.