Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter Region severe weather - Monitor conditions
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Monitor conditions
Flash flooding possible
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, damaging winds:
- Gosford
- Sydney
- Wollongong
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at West Wyalong at 12:31 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Narrandera Airport at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilcannia Airport at 6:43 am.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, ahead of a trough and cold front set to cross through the state during the day. Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed ahead of this trough and are moving rapidly to the east and southeast. Severe storms are likely to continue throughout the afternoon and reach eastern parts of the state.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Calga and Brooklyn. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy by 6:35 pm and waters off The Entrance by 7:05 pm.
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.
- Monitor warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check the latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at Power Outages - What to do
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.