NSW Residents Prepare for Flooding Rains and Damaging Winds
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather alerts for parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast, and inland regions like the North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands. Even Sydney is in for more wet weather.
According to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), the situation is serious. They're gearing up for potential flooding, especially north of Newcastle, where rainfall could hit up to 180 millimetres.
Here’s what’s expected:
Six-hour rainfall totals between 50mm and 80mm, with some isolated areas copping up to 120mm.
24-hour totals could reach 130mm — and again, some spots may see as much as 180mm.
Winds are forecast to blow at 50km/h to 70km/h, with gusts hitting 100km/h.
Coastal areas, especially from Sydney to Port Macquarie, will see hazardous surf with waves up to five metres high.
Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said floodwaters are already rising in several catchments, and residents should take warnings seriously.
“Flood warnings are in place across the Mid North Coast and Hunter. The NSW SES has mobilised flood rescue teams and is preparing communities for the severe weather,” he said.
He also gave a blunt reminder for anyone tempted to drive through floodwaters:
“If you come across a flooded road — stop, turn around, and find another way.”
Rivers likely to be impacted include the Hunter, Williams, Patterson, Myall, Manning, Nambucca, Gloucester, Bellingen and Orara.
As the rain and wind rolled in over the weekend, the SES already responded to 137 calls for help on Saturday night alone — mainly around Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, but also as far south as Waverley and Woollahra in Sydney’s east.
With conditions expected to worsen, the SES is urging everyone to stay alert, check updates, and avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.
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