South Coast residents should brace themselves for damaging winds with peak gusts over 90km/hour possible for parts of the state.
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The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds on Monday morning after reporting a vigorous westerly flow is easing in the wake of a strong cold front off the east coast.
Winds are expected to average 60-70km/hour and are likely to ease below warning thresholds through the day.
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Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Bowral and Wollongong.
The State Emergency Service has advised residents they 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
- 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
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