NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has received more than 270 requests for assistance (RFA) from 6am until 2pm today, 185 of those have been Sydney Metro based storm jobs.
Severe winds have impacted a large portion of Sydney metropolitan areas and is expected to move up the coast throughout the day to Northern NSW.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns has said this storm has caused damage across Sydney, with many units busy working through the calls for help from the public.
“NSW SES units have been busy responding to jobs relating to roofs coming off properties and trees falling down. One of these in particular was at Mortdale where a large part of a workshop roof was removed due to the damaging winds. Thankfully no one was injured.”
“These winds bring great risk to already saturated soils, creating a perfect storm for trees to get pulled out and damage property or roads.”
“People in the impact locations should move cars undercover and away from trees and powerlines and secure loose items around your home.” Mr Kearns said.
Flash flooding remains a concern as thunderstorms can bring bands of rainfall to catchments across the state, in particular, northeastern NSW.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns encourages people in flood prone areas to heed warnings and stay up-to date.
“Now is not the time to be complacent with flood warnings, we have seen fast moving flash flooding enter towns across NSW in the last few months from storms and rainfall.
“For those of who are travelling this week, stay across updated flood and weather warnings. Be mindful of the conditions and never walk, ride or drive in floodwater,” continued Mr Kearns.
There are currently 41 NSW SES warnings, with 2 at Emergency, 35 at Watch and Act and 4 at Advice.
