Illawarra and South Coast NSW State Emergency Service crews are preparing for the impacts of a possible East Coast Low with heavy rain, damaging winds and large surf, and is urging the community to get ready.
Forecasts show a complex system of coastal lows could rapidly form off the coast on Monday, causing flash flooding, coastal erosion and storm damage from Coffs Harbour to Bega, depending on where the low forms.
Widespread rainfall of 50 to 100mm is likely, with isolated rainfall totals of 150 to 200mm possible in some areas. This will be combined with intense winds of up to 125km/h along the coast.
NSW SES Acting Assistant Commissioner Allison Flaxman ESM said while it’s expected to be a complex and dynamic weather system, property damage from destructive winds and flash flooding are significant risks.
“People should prepare now by tying down any loose items around their homes so they don’t become projectiles and damage property in the forecast wind,” she said.
“Be alert today so you’re safe tomorrow by understanding your risk and planning what you will do and where you will go if you are impacted by flash flooding or riverine rises.
