Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:54 am Thursday, 30 November 2023.

Heavy rainfall continues about the far southeast of New South Wales

Weather Situation: A low pressure system near the southeast coast of New South Wales will track slowly eastwards during Thursday. Rich moisture from the Tasman Sea continues to wrap in to the far south of the South Coast, bringing persistent moderate to heavy rainfall to the area.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible today across southern areas of the South Coast and the far east of the Snowy Mountains districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 60 to 80 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 100 mm.

Damaging winds are no longer expected, though fresh and gusty southeasterly flow will persist for coastal locations.

Conditions are expected to ease by late Thursday night as the low moves further offshore.

Several flood watches and warnings are also current for these areas. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.