Emergency services warn these winds, combined with the sodden soils, will bring down trees easily.

Live updates: The Illawarra braces itself for another day of wild weather

Other hazards such as flooding are still affecting some Illawarra roads.

Meanwhile, some schools are closed again today, but the majority affected on Tuesday appear to have reopened.

Trains

Severe weather conditions are causing significant disruptions and longer than normal service gaps on the rail network.

Train cancellations, platform and stop changes might occur with little notice.

Buses are replacing some trains between Thirroul and Waterfall, and all trains between Port Kembla and Port Kembla North, and Kiama and Bomaderry.

People are asked to avoid travelling unless it is essential.

Trains will run to a changed timetable or with a different stopping pattern, with the impact of the weather expected to continue through the week.

Here's a list of route disruptions in the region on Wednesday morning:

There could be water over roads and damage in other locations, as well as other local road closures.

Keep an eye on livetraffic.com for updates.

Motorists are reminded to never drive through floodwater, follow the directions of emergency services and take extreme care as conditions are changing quickly.

Below are the schools we know to be closed, or operating under minimal supervision:

Several other schools in the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands also remain closed today.

Check with your school for the latest information and see the Department of Education's list of school closures here.

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