🌪️ A Storm Approaches: NSW Coast Braces for Severe Weather

Amasu Digital June 30, 2025

 🌧️ Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds to Hit NSW Coast – Communities Urged to Prepare 🌬️

 Source: ABC News – Credit to original reporting by ABC journalists Warwick Ford, Ben Clifford, and Floss Adams

🌪️ A Storm Approaches: NSW Coast Braces for Severe Weather

Residents along the New South Wales (NSW) coast are being urged to prepare for an intense weather system forecast to bring torrential rain, strong winds, and hazardous surf conditions over the next 48 hours.

Beginning late Monday, a deepening low-pressure system is expected to build on the northern coast before intensifying and sweeping southward from Tuesday through to Thursday, impacting regions from Port Macquarie to Bega – including Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has described the upcoming system as "severe", with the potential for up to 250mm of rainfall in isolated areas, posing a serious risk of flash flooding.



📍 Areas on Alert: From Tenterfield to Sydney

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has issued "prepare now" warnings for a wide stretch of the coast including:

  • Taree

  • Port Macquarie

  • Newcastle

  • Sydney

  • Wollongong

  • Tenterfield

These regions could experience damaging winds of up to 100 km/h and rainfall between 50 to 120mm, with the Hunter and Illawarra regions expected to see the heaviest falls.

“There is a risk of flash flooding due to short duration heavy rain,”
— Steven Bernasconi, BOM Manager of Hazard Preparedness

🌊 Dangerous Surf and Potential East Coast Low

A hazardous surf warning has also been issued from Port Macquarie to Batemans Bay. Residents and tourists are being urged to avoid rock fishing, swimming, and boating activities due to dangerous conditions.

While forecasters have not officially declared this system an East Coast Low, BOM meteorologist Belinda Roux noted the potential is still being monitored closely.

“We’re not calling it [an east coast low] yet, but there is a potential… We’re monitoring to see where it would form.”
— Belinda Roux, BOM


 

🛑 Emergency Plans Activated: SES on Standby

NSW SES Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Debbie Platz, emphasized the need for early preparation. Emergency services have already deployed high-clearance vehicles and helicopter resources to strategic locations including:

  • Kiama

  • Taree

  • Maitland

  • Albion Park

  • Dungog

  • Albury

  • Cessnock

  • South Coast areas

“We need you to prepare so that you don’t need us to respond to you.”
— Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz

She added that while the SES is well-resourced, community readiness is critical. Residents are being encouraged to:

  • Clean gutters

  • Tie down or move outdoor furniture

  • Relocate vehicles away from large trees

  • Assemble emergency kits

  • Stay informed and communicate with neighbours and loved ones

🛑 Final Word: Stay Vigilant, Stay Safe

The storm system remains dynamic and fast-moving, making it difficult to predict exact impact zones. Authorities are urging the public to remain alert, monitor updates, and avoid unnecessary travel if conditions worsen.

“It’s important that you remain vigilant at this time.”
— Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz

📢 Where to Get Help and Information

  • SES Emergency Assistance: Call 132 500

  • Life-threatening emergencies: Call Triple Zero (000)

  • Weather updates: bom.gov.au

  • Emergency advice: ses.nsw.gov.au

🌧️ Stay safe, NSW. Let’s weather this together — with preparation, communication, and care.

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