Damaging wind gusts will continue to develop over the eastern slopes and foothills this evening, the bureau said.
A severe weather warning for dangerous winds has been issued for the Illawarra on Sunday afternoon.
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Strong northwest to westerly winds averaging 50 to 60kmh, with peak gusts of around 90kmh will continue to blast the region on Sunday evening, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
The dangerous winds are predicted to strengthen during the night, before easing below warning thresholds on Monday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Penrith and Katoomba.
Damaging gusts of around 90kmh predicted to hit the Illawarra
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. 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 11pm AEST Sunday.
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