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Bureau continues to monitor with an updated Severe Weather Warning for Illawarra & South Coast - 3:52 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the
Illawarra and
South Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:52 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

SEVERE WEATHER ILLAWARRA-SOUTH COAST

SYNOPTIC SITUATION:
A low pressure system is expected to form near the Illawarra coast Sunday evening and then to deepen and move quickly south overnight.
HEAVY RAIN which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the Illawarra and South coast districts Sunday evening through to Monday morning. The threat area is likely to contract further south with the low later tonight.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible along the coastal fringe later this evening through to the early hours of Monday.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Batemans Bay, Eden and Moruya Heads.

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 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:55 pm.