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 4:31 pm 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 11:00 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.
Forecast
Koonawarra (34.5022°S, 150.8071°E, 33m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible. Light winds becoming S 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 18.
Forecast for Koonawarra (34.5022°S, 150.8071°E, 33m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 12° 12° 12° 11° 11° 12° 13° Maximum 18° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 19° Chance of rain 90% 70% 80% 70% 70% 90% 80% Likely amount 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 12
(km/h)17
(km/h)18
(km/h)22
(km/h)9
(km/h)13
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(km/h)11
(km/h)6
(km/h)10
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(km/h)12
(km/h)11
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSW SSW S SSW S SW SSE SW S SSW S SSE S Relative humidity 93% 93% 82% 76% 81% 77% 86% 82% 84% 81% 88% 83% 91% 87% Dew point 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 15°C 16°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Koonawarra (34.5022°S, 150.8071°E, 33m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:10am EST 6:36am EST 5:11pm EST 5:37pm EST 2:53am EST 3:19pm EST Waning crescent New moon May 08 First quarter May 15 Full moon May 23 Last quarter May 31 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Illawarra
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Illawarra
- Hazardous Surf Warning for Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra coasts
- Sheep Graziers Warning for Illawarra
- Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Illawarra Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days