Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra Forecast District.

Issued at 11:21 am Saturday, 4 May 2024.

Localised heavy rainfall about the Illawarra overnight and Sunday.

Weather Situation
A strengthening onshore flow about the Illawarra coast early Sunday morning associated with a coastal trough will cause enhanced and locally heavy rainfall about parts of the Illawarra during Sunday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about parts of the Illawarra district from early Sunday morning until late Sunday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 140 mm, with isolated falls in excess of 150 mm, are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bulli, Port Kembla, Albion Park and Kiama.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.
* 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra Forecast District.

Issued at 11:21 am Saturday, 4 May 2024.

Localised heavy rainfall about the Illawarra overnight and Sunday.

Weather Situation
A strengthening onshore flow about the Illawarra coast early Sunday morning associated with a coastal trough will cause enhanced and locally heavy rainfall about parts of the Illawarra during Sunday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about parts of the Illawarra district from early Sunday morning until late Sunday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 140 mm, with isolated falls in excess of 150 mm, are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bulli, Port Kembla, Albion Park and Kiama.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.
* 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:06 AM EST on Saturday 04 May 2024
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 05 May 2024

Wind Warnings for Sunday 05 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Saturday.
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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 05:19 AM EST on Saturday 04 May 2024

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.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Eden Coast,Batemans Coast

Warnings for Sunday 05 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron 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 pm EST Saturday.
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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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