Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Severe Weather Warning
for flash flooding
for people in the Metropolitan, South Coast, Illawarra and Snowy Mountains
forecast districts.
Issued at 9:47 pm EDT on Thursday 9 February 2012.
Weather Situation
A low pressure trough over eastern New South Wales will deepen tonight and on
Friday as a high pressure system south of the Bight extends a ridge towards the
Tasman Sea. A low pressure system is expected to develop near the South Coast
on Saturday.
Rain and thunderstorms which may lead to flash flooding is forecast for the
South Coast and Snowy Mountains forecast districts and parts of the
Metropolitan and Illawarra forecast districts.
81mm falls during 3 hours (between 6 and 9 pm) were reported from Penrith,
Sydney.
For latest flood warning information, refer to www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available
place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Friday.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218.
The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being
broadcast regularly.
