Thread: NSW severe weather warning (Illawarra & south coast)

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NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding, Damaging Surf
For people in
South Coast, Illawarra
Issued at 4:25 pm on Friday 28 May 2010
Synoptic Situation: 3:00 pm EST Friday

HEAVY RAIN, DAMAGING WIND AND DAMAGING SURF EXPECTED ALONG PARTS OF THE SOUTHERN NSW COAST ON SUNDAY
On Sunday a low pressure system is expected to develop off the southern half of the NSW coast and deepen rapidly. At this stage, the system, with its associated heavy rain and damaging winds and seas, is expected to affect the South Coast on Sunday morning, then track northwards to the Illawarra during the day, possibly affecting Sydney and the Central Coast later in the day or overnight into Monday. It is too early to predict the precise location of the heaviest rainfall and highest wind and seas, as this will depend on the eventual position and movement of the centre of the low. This warning will be updated regularly as the weather system develops.
Winds are expected to average over 65 km/h on Sunday on the South Coast and Illawarra, with peak wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h.
Very heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding in these districts. Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may produce significant beach erosion. Water levels above the highest astronomical tide of the year are possible.
Emergency services advise you to keep clear of fallen power lines, stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors.
Emergency services advise do not enter flood water. Stay well clear of creeks, storm drains and causeways.
Emergency services advise you check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary, raise goods and electrical items.
Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW and ACT] on telephone number 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:00 pm Friday .

Martyn

Normal weather for the Burgh and the surrounding areas

As you know Martyn