Batemans Bay residents have been told to batten down the hatches with a vigorous cold front set to whip up wild winds on Sunday.
The front is expected to pass over southeastern parts of NSW during Sunday morning, bringing with it strong northwest to southwesterly winds that have the potential to reach damaging strength.
The Bureau of Meteorology on Saturday morning issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Coast.
The bureau says damaging winds averaging 60 to 65km/h, with peak gusts in excess of 90km/h, are possible locally from early Sunday morning.
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.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
