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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:53 pm Wednesday, 15 January 2025.


Damaging Surf likely about exposed parts of the coast during Thursday to Saturday

Weather Situation
A cold front and its associated trough are forecast to enter the far south coast overnight and cross remaining coasts through Thursday, with strong and gusty southerly winds as well as large and powerful southerly swells in its wake. Strong south to southeasterly winds may remain during the later part of the week and into the weekend as a low pressure system develops off the Mid North coast, continuing to drive the powerful swell towards the coast.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra
VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is likely to develop about exposed coasts between Ulladulla and Broken Bay during Thursday, extending north to Seal Rocks Thursday evening and to Smoky Cape during Friday. These conditions are likely to persist into Saturday north of Port Hacking.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Locations which may be affected include Port Kembla, Wollongong, Sydney, Terrigal, Norah Head, Newcastle, and Port Macquarie.
A separate Hazardous Surf Warning has also been issued.
An Initial Flood Watch has also been issued.
For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Thursday.
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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:53 pm Wednesday, 15 January 2025.


Damaging Surf likely about exposed parts of the coast during Thursday to Saturday

Weather Situation
A cold front and its associated trough are forecast to enter the far south coast overnight and cross remaining coasts through Thursday, with strong and gusty southerly winds as well as large and powerful southerly swells in its wake. Strong south to southeasterly winds may remain during the later part of the week and into the weekend as a low pressure system develops off the Mid North coast, continuing to drive the powerful swell towards the coast.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra
VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is likely to develop about exposed coasts between Ulladulla and Broken Bay during Thursday, extending north to Seal Rocks Thursday evening and to Smoky Cape during Friday. These conditions are likely to persist into Saturday north of Port Hacking.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Locations which may be affected include Port Kembla, Wollongong, Sydney, Terrigal, Norah Head, Newcastle, and Port Macquarie.
A separate Hazardous Surf Warning has also been issued.
An Initial Flood Watch has also been issued.
For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Thursday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 16 January 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 15 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Eden Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Coffs Coast and Batemans Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 16 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:29 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Warnings for Thursday 16 January

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

Warnings for Friday 17 January

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Thursday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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