The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for New South Wales as a coastal low-pressure system approaches, threatening to unleash heavy rainfall and damaging winds over the weekend.
Weekend Weather Chaos Looms
Residents across NSW are being urged to prepare for hazardous conditions, with forecasts predicting intense downpours and gusts exceeding 90km/h in some areas. The SES has already begun mobilising resources in anticipation of potential flooding and storm damage.
Key Areas at Risk
- Coastal regions from Newcastle to Wollongong
- Metropolitan Sydney
- Illawarra and South Coast districts
Meteorologists warn the system could develop rapidly, potentially intensifying into an East Coast Low - notorious for causing destructive weather events along Australia's eastern seaboard.
Emergency Services on Standby
The State Emergency Service has advised residents to:
- Clear gutters and downpipes
- Secure loose outdoor items
- Prepare emergency kits
- Monitor official warnings
"This system has the potential to cause significant disruption," a BOM spokesperson cautioned, "particularly in areas already saturated from recent rainfall."
Travel Warnings Issued
Transport authorities are warning of possible road closures and public transport delays, with hazardous conditions expected to peak between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Beachgoers are being advised to exercise extreme caution, with dangerous surf conditions predicted along the entire NSW coastline.
