THE Bureau of Meteorology is predicting thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail this afternoon.
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And a strong wind warning is in place for the Illawarra coast:
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra 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 clear of fallen power lines.
* 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.
A southerly swell is also expected to increase late in the week.
Should be back to mostly sunny conditions tomorrow.
