"With External EA" Severe Weather - Seek shelter now
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Seek shelter now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SEEK SHELTER NOW due to damaging winds, and heavy rains:
- Byron Coast
- Coffs Coast
- Macquarie Coast
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast.
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Chance of a shower or an afternoon thunderstorm along the north coast and adjacent ranges. Dry and sunny elsewhere. Areas of morning frost and patchy morning fog about the ranges, slopes, and parts of the central and southern inland.
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This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
- If caught outdoors, shelter under sturdy cover away from lightning, hail, trees and power lines.
- Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
- If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
- Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
- If driving, put your hazard lights on and pull over to the side of the road keeping clear of low lying areas, drains, causeways, streams, creeks, trees and power lines.
- Contact family members, friends, or neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, and your location, if safe to do so.
For more information:
- Listen to your local radio station and monitor other media, including social media, for further information, updates and advice.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.