Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS and DAMAGING SURF

For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:36 pm Sunday, 19 August 2018.

DAMAGING SURF AND SQUALLY WINDS DEVELOPING ALONG PARTS OF THE COAST

A complex low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is combining with a high pressure system to the state's west to produce vigorous south to southwesterly winds and large waves, especially along southern parts of the coast.

DAMAGING SURF conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres, may produce significant beach erosion for south-facing coastal zones south of Sydney from late Sunday night, extending to south of South West Rocks on Monday morning.

A Hazardous Surf Warning is current.

DAMAGING WIND, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible for coastal parts south of Wollongong, most likely with showers and thunderstorms.

Showers are likely to move offshore later on Sunday night reducing the risk to coastal parts.

Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Eden.

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.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.


The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Sunday.

Warnings are 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 warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales
Issued at 4:05 pm EST on Sunday 19 August 2018
for the period until midnight EST Monday 20 August 2018.

Wind Warnings for Sunday 19 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast
and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Closed Waters, Byron Coast and Coffs Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 20 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast,
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
Sydney Closed Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Monday.

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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and
weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 3:34 pm EST on Sunday 19 August 2018
for the period until midnight EST Monday 20 August 2018.

Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities
such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Sunday 19 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for:
Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Monday 20 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast,
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Safety Advice
NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
- People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near
surf-exposed areas.
- Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek
a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
- Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing
or delaying their voyage.
- Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and
wear a lifejacket.
- Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base,
via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management
plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Monday.

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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather
conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio.
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