Warnings

Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain for People in the Mid North Coast Forecast District Thu 23 May 2013

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning
for damaging winds and heavy rain
for people in the Mid North Coast forecast district.

Issued at 2:31 pm EST on Thursday 23 May 2013.

RAIN AND WIND INCREASING MID NORTH COAST TONIGHT.

Weather Situation
A low pressure centre off the Mid North Coast is deepening. Rain and wind will
increase along the Mid North Coast overnight and during Friday, with damaging
wind gusts possible from intense periods of rain along the coastal fringe.

Damaging wind gusts of up to 100 km/h and heavy rain which may lead to flash
flooding are forecast for parts of the Mid North Coast overnight and during
Friday.

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 clear of fallen power lines.
  - 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 will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Thursday.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218.

The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being
broadcast regularly.