28 May 2010
Significant Weather Media Release
Severe Weather Alert for Coastal Areas of Southern NSW on Sunday
A developing weather system is forecast to bring severe weather to some coastal districts of southern NSW on Sunday.
A low pressure system is expected to deepen off the southern NSW coast early Sunday morning and move northwards.
“The low will bring very heavy rain to a wide area, leading to possible flooding. Very strong to gale force winds are expected along the southern coast, which will also result in very dangerous sea conditions and coastal erosion in vulnerable areas. Present indications are that the rain and wind will affect the South Coast early on Sunday, with the wet and windy weather extending to Sydney and the Central Coast late on Sunday or overnight into Monday,” said Barry Hanstrum, Regional Director of the Bureau of Meteorology in New South Wales.
“Our clear message is to keep a close and regular watch on the latest updates of all weather forecasts and warnings.”
“It is too early to predict the precise location of the heaviest rainfall and strongest wind, as this will depend on the eventual position and movement of the centre of the low. However, we are advising people to keep monitoring our forecasts and warnings, as they will be updated as the weather system develops,” said Mr. Hanstrum.
The Commissioner of the NSW State Emergency Service Murray Kear said that the SES has been working closely with the Bureau and is planning and preparing its support for communities likely to be affected by the forecast severe weather.
“Simple preparations undertaken now can help reduce the likelihood of property damage and help keep people safer,” Mr Kear said.
“Clear leaves and debris from gutters and downpipes; where safe, trim overhanging trees and branches; check your roof is in good repair and put away loose items from yards and balconies.”
‘There are many other things that people can do to help prepare themselves, to find out more, go to the SES website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au.”
Futher information:
* Latest NSW Warnings & Forecasts
* Forecast Maps: Rainfall | Wind
* SES Website
* Latest Rainfall Map
* Latest Observations
