Strong and possibly damaging winds persist in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands on Tuesday morning, prompting a renewed warning from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected as a vigorous cold front continues to move eastwards.
Saturated soils mean there is an increased risk that gusty winds will topple trees and powerlines.
There is also a strong marine wind warning for the Illawarra coast.
It comes after a rainy night for the Illawarra.
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 eight metres away from fallen powerlines or objects that may be energised, such as fences
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fal
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
