Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Illawarra with damaging winds and flash
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the Illawarra on Sunday afternoon with winds gusts reaching 113kmh.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Illawarra as moist, unstable air moves ahead of a trough and cold front. Heavy rain and damaging winds are expected on Sunday afternoon and into the evening, with a risk of flash flooding.
A wind gust of 113kmh was recorded at Cabramurra in the Snowy Mountains at 2.17pm. The storms come after a warm October day in the Illawarra, with a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees recorded at Bellambi.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
- 113kmh at Cabramurra
- Wind gust peak
- 30.5 degrees at Bellambi
- Temperature recorded
- 2.17pm, October 25
- Time of peak gust
- Illawarra region
- Location
Why it mattersFlash flooding and damaging winds pose a real risk to homes, property, and road safety across the region on Sunday.
AustraliaResidents and businesses in the Illawarra should prepare for severe weather and possible power outages and road closures from Sunday afternoon.
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