NSW SES Wyong Unit in Wyong, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW SES Wyong Unit

Locality: Wyong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 12 Levitt Street 2259 Wyong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://ses.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and DAMAGING SURF... For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:26 pm Thursday, 5 November 2020. STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS ALONG THE COAST. Plan Image Weather Situation: A surge of strong southerly winds are forecast to build on Thursday as a low pressure system deepens off the NSW coastline. This low is forecast to quickly move into the Tasman Sea with conditions easing by Friday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible about parts of the coastline from late Thursday afternoon. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Friday morning as the low pressure system moves further offshore. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Sydney, Forster, Seal Rocks, Bulahdelah, Wallsend, Toronto, Wyong, The Entrance and Woy Woy. VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible for southerly facing beaches between Norah Head and Seal Rocks this evening easing by early Friday. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Seal Rocks and Nelson Bay. 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. * 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. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Thursday.

23.01.2022 Storm area has increased since last warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES... For people in Metropolitan and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:00 pm Friday, 20 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta and Batemans Bay. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:00 pm.

23.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Gosford/Wyong areas.... Issued at 2:42 pm Friday, 20 November 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:40 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Maroota and Wisemans Ferry. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Upper Mangrove by 3:10 pm and Lower Mangrove and Mangrove Mountain by 3:40 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 3:45 pm.

21.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and parts of Hunter, Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 6:32 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHERN INLAND Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Mudgee, Bathurst, Katoomba and Dubbo. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 9:35 pm.

21.01.2022 Storms possible for some parts of the Central Coast tomorrow. Check out the Bureau of Meteorology video below.

21.01.2022 Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day, NSW SES is reminding communities along the state’s coast that, despite their rare occurrence, tsunamis are a still possibility. Read more https://bit.ly/2I2ylyv There have been about 40 tsunamis recorded in NSW since 1805. World Tsunami Awareness Day, which is hosted every year on 5 November by the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Office since its inception in 2015, aims to increase the awareness of tsunamis and their risks in c...oastal communities throughout the world. Be ready to mitigate, prepare and respond to tsunamis join #TsunamiDay Know your tsunami warnings, learn more https://bit.ly/2HSFD85

20.01.2022 Due to the hot and windy conditions a total fire ban is in place across the Central Coast. The NSW Rural Fire Service website explains the fire ratings at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans To see the rules for total fire ban days go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fdr-and-t/total-fire-ban-rules... Remember if you smell smoke, don't call 000 but if you see an unattended fire call 000 immediately.

19.01.2022 Since the storms hit Newcastle Monday night Wyong SES have sent five teams to assist. As always we're very proud of our volunteers and how readily available and willing they are to assist not only their local community but those all over the country.

18.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:47 pm Friday, 13 November 2020.... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING WITH POSSIBLE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Orange, Bathurst, Katoomba, Dubbo and Parkes. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.

17.01.2022 Remembrance Day Each year on this day we observe one minute’s silence at 11am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. 1 minute... 11 am 11 November #WeRememberThem

11.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of Hunter, Metropolitan and Riverina Forecast Districts.... Issued at 3:09 pm Sunday, 22 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Hunter and Metropolitan districts. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Cessnock, Maitland, Woy Woy, Putty, Wollombi, Dungog and Kulnura. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Riverina district. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Holbrook and Lockhart. 89km/hr gust recorded at Yarrawonga at 1:06pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 pm.

10.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan and parts of Hunter, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 1:55 pm Monday, 28 December 2020. SEVERE STORMS IN THE EAST Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Penrith, Parramatta, Wollongong, Bowral and Campbelltown. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:55 pm.

04.01.2022 The detailed severe storm warning for our area has been cancelled however we are still under a general warning for storms. There are storms about to pass north of Gosford that may impact us. If you need SES assistance due to storm/flood call 132 500. For life threatening emergencies call 000 immediately.

04.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES For people in parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.... Issued at 6:54 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FORECAST, DAMAGING WIND AND LARGE HAILSTONES LIKELY The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:50 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Richmond and Penrith. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Hornsby, Parramatta and Terrey Hills by 7:20 pm and Gosford, Mona Vale and Wyong by 7:50 pm. Damaging, locally destructive winds and large, possibly giant hailstones are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:55 pm.

03.01.2022 We're back in the detailed warning area. As you can see on the radar image there are widespread storms we're watching. Warning follows below: Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Sydney and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Gosford/Wyong areas. Issued at 5:26 pm Monday, 28 December 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Blaxland, Springwood, Badgerys Creek, Leppington, Londonderry and Penrith. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Sutherland, Richmond, Glenorie, Horsley Park, Liverpool and Riverstone by 5:55 pm and Hornsby, Bankstown, Fairfield, Maroota, Terrey Hills and Wisemans Ferry by 6:25 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:30 pm.

02.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong, Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas. Issued at 3:01 pm Friday, 13 November 2020.... SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING, MAY PRODUCE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Camden, Campbelltown, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Budgewoi, Belmont, Charlestown and Swansea by 3:25 pm and Sutherland, Bundeena, Engadine and Holsworthy by 3:55 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely. 81km/hr gust observed south of Singleton at 2:23pm.. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.