Upper West NSW severe weather - Monitor conditions
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Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast heavy rainfall, flash flooding:
- Tibooburra
- Wanaaring
- Louth
- Milparinka
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a humid tropical airmass lingers over northwestern New South Wales. Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop about the Upper Western this morning as an upper trough approaches the area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to redevelop in parts of the Upper Western district early Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 and 50 mm are likely, with localised totals up to 75 mm possible with thunderstorm activity.
Conditions are expected to ease by early Monday afternoon.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you.
- Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
- If safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
- Grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234