NSW coast warned of flash floods

Terrible winter weather at Circular Quay in Sydney this afternoon. Picture: Ruttyn Sam Source: The Sunday Telegraph

Plenty of people were sharing umbrella's in the city last night in an attempt to remain dry. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

There is a trick to two people using an umbrella but many seemed to have sorted it out last night. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

Even driving becomes a chore when the weather turns this bad. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

NSW residents are being urged to brace for flash flooding, gale force winds, dangerous surf and heavy rain as extreme weather lashes large swathes of the state.

A severe weather warning is in force for Sydney as well as the mid-north coast, Hunter region, Illawarra, south coast, central tablelands, southern tablelands and Snowy Mountains, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said on Sunday afternoon.

A trough sitting off the coast brought widespread rain on Sunday to central and southern parts of the coast, BoM said on its website.

Currarong near Jervis Bay recorded the most rain, with 129mm falling by 3pm (AEST).

The bureau said heavy rain would become more widespread on Sunday night into Monday morning, with gale force winds, damaging surf, and flash flooding also forecast.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) said it had so far responded to 50 calls from residents hit by the extreme weather.

Georgia Lewington, 19, (white dress) and Annie Fainsbur,y 21, from Waiheke Island New Zealand, take cover from the heavy rain under Annie's jacket. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

Deputy Commissioner Steve Pearce says the SES is preparing for flood rescues.

"With the deluge of rain that's predicted later on today and tomorrow, the risk is quite severe for flash flooding and possible rescues," he told the Seven Network on Sunday.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for the Wyong, Georges, Nepean, Cooks, Woronora and Paterson and Williams rivers.

No umbrella? Hmmmm maybe some sort of sign could be utilised. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

Heavy rains combined with king tides may also cause minor flooding in coastal areas.

Rain north and south of Sydney from Newcastle to Batemans Bay is expected to intensify through to Monday.

Sue Pritchard from the SES said the worst was to come.

"It hasn't really started for us, we've had a few jobs but we're certainly expecting more as the day continues," she said.

"We're expecting that rain to come through steadily through the day and progressively get worse over the next day or two."

Getting a taxi when everyone else in the city is doing the same thing to avoid the rain can be quite a chore... probably should have brought along an umbrella. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

On Tuesday, Sydney will see more rain, but weakening, as the weather system moves north.

Higher rain totals are expected for the mid-north coast and Hunter on Tuesday.

"It's looking like there will be quite widespread rain which will be heavy at times along the coast,'' Rob Taggart, from the Bureau of Meteorology, said.

"Intense rainfall is predicted on Sunday but Monday is looking to be the bigger day.

"Rainfall is predicted to be 100-150mm on Monday in those areas and some thunder.

"On Sunday night a small low-pressure system will form and on Monday that trough will deepen and move around the central part of the NSW coast.''

Sydneysiders battle rainy winter weather at Circular Quay this afternoon. Picture: Sam Ruttyn Source: The Sunday Telegraph

Mr Taggart said gale force winds are predicted along the coast at about 40 knots between Ulladulla and Newcastle during Monday.

"The worst will hopefully have passed by midday on Tuesday,'' he said.

Becky Gollings, from NSW State Emergency Service, said residents in these areas should prepare for a battering from Mother Nature.

Oh no, just missed this one. Picture: Gordon Mccomiskie Source: The Daily Telegraph

"Monday is going to be the main danger day for coastal areas,'' Ms Gollings said.

"People should prepare by doing things like cleaning their gutters, putting away loose items around the yard and parking under cover so their car is away from trees or power lines.''

Ms Gollings also warned people should avoid low-lying areas and other places prone to flash flooding such as rivers, creeks and storm water drains.

The Bureau of Meteorology said there is a 70 per cent chance of flooding along several rivers including Paterson and Williams River, Nepean River, Georges River and Wyong River.

Anyone in need of emergency assistance during the storms should contact the SES on 132 500.

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