The risk of damaging winds continues for much of the Illawarra on Tuesday, with the gusty weather expected to continue into Wednesday.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has renewed its severe weather warning, saying damaging winds with peak gusts reaching up to 90 to 100km/h are likely on and east of the Great Dividing Range, with gusts up to 110km/h possible about exposed higher ground.
Gusty winds are more likely to topple trees and powerlines where the soil is already saturated, especially along elevated terrain.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service says people should consider postponing back country travel until conditions improve.
Conditions are expected to start easing in the north of the state on Wednesday afternoon and in the south by the evening.
There is also a gale marine wind warning in force for the Illawarra coast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
