Floods and traffic delays will make the commute that little bit longer for anyone passing through Albion Park this afternoon.
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Water over the road on Terry Street approaching Tongarra Road is causing heavy traffic conditions at peak school pick up time.
The news comes after the Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe thunderstorms on the NSW East Coast.
As a result of the La Nina weather events, much of the east coast has experienced wetter than average starts to the season.
In NSW and ACT, a low pressure system is bringing with it severe thunderstorms.
Areas around the South Coast and Snowy Mountains of NSW are expected to receive more than a month's worth of rain within a matter of hours on Wednesday.
Agata Imielska, the BoM's Hazard Preparedness and Response Manager for NSW/ACT, told Australian Community Media that this summer storm season will likely be very severe.
"We have been pretty concerned heading into this storm season with the storm risk and also the flood risk," Ms Imielska said.
"This severe weather season is not a sprint, it's a marathon. We've already seen severe conditions really early, and [it's been] a fast and hard start to the weather season and it is expected to continue."
The significant conditions have served as a national reminder to revise household survival plans ahead of the Christmas and New Year period.
"I would urge everyone to use the start of summer to start a conversation with your friends and families about being prepared for other seasonal natural disasters, including heatwaves, storms, boating and other water accidents," said David Elliott, NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
Meanwhile a car crash on the Illawarra Highway at Clover Hill Road on Macquarie Pass around 4pm is affecting traffic in both directions.
Emergency services and Transport for NSW are presently attending the scene and motorists are advised to exercise caution and allow extra travel time.
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