NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Widespread Hazardous Winds, Flash Flooding, Damaging Surf/Abnormally High Tides
For people in
Central Tablelands, Hunter, Illawarra, Metropolitan and South Coast,
Issued at 10:45 pm on Friday 8 June 2007
Synoptic Situation: 9:00 pm EST Friday
A deep low east off Newcastle is moving slowly south-southeast, and is expected
to be off the Sydney coast on Saturday.
Winds are expected to average over 65 km/h with peak wind gusts to exceed 90
km/h in the Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra, particularly near the coast.
Heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding in the Hunter, Metropolitan and
in the north and eastern parts of Central Tablelands tonight. Heavy rain should
ease in the Hunter district Saturday morning, while it continues on the Central
Tablelands and Metropolitan and extends into the Illawarra. Falls of over 150mm
have been reported today in the Hunter with widespread flash flooding.
Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, are
likely to produce significant beach erosion between Newcastle and Port Hacking,
extending south to the Illawarra and northern parts of the South Coast Saturday
morning. 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 you don't walk, ride your bicycle or drive through
flood water, and keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
Emergency services advise you to 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.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that people consider
postponing back country travel until conditions improve.
