Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:25 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues along the South Coast this morning.

Weather Situation
An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Moruya Heads and Ulladulla.
85.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT EUROBODALLA IN THE 1 HOUR TO 1:07 AM
64.5 MM WAS RECORDED AT WAGONGA RIVER (BARLOWS BAY) IN THE 1 HOUR TO 1:18 AM
36 mm was recorded at Moruya (Plumwood) in the 1 hour to 1:57 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:25 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:25 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues along the South Coast this morning.

Weather Situation
An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Moruya Heads and Ulladulla.
85.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT EUROBODALLA IN THE 1 HOUR TO 1:07 AM
64.5 MM WAS RECORDED AT WAGONGA RIVER (BARLOWS BAY) IN THE 1 HOUR TO 1:18 AM
36 mm was recorded at Moruya (Plumwood) in the 1 hour to 1:57 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:25 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:53 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and south to southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the Snowy Mountains forecast district and parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Thursday.