A SEVERE weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall has been issued for the region.
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A vigorous low pressure system and associated cold front is expected to move through NSW on Thursday, with damaging winds forecast around the low pressure system as it moves through inland NSW, as well as with the front as it passes over the NSW ranges.
Widespread rain and showers and isolated thunderstorms are also likely with this system.
Damaging winds, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected to develop Thursday morning in the far west of NSW, progressing through the central inland and central ranges in the afternoon.
Districts affected include the Upper and Lower Western, Riverina and parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains, Central Tablelands, Upper Hunter.
Moderate to locally heavy rain is expected to develop early Thursday morning over already saturated catchments about the Central West.
This may lead to localised flash flooding in the Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
- 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 triple-0 if you need rescue.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
