NSW SES - Gosford Unit

05/09/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Damaging winds developing over parts of NSW and southern ACT, including Sydney.

Weather situation
A strong northwesterly flow will develop during early this morning ahead of a cold front that will sweep over parts of the state during the day. Winds will tend westerly during this evening in the wake of the front.

For parts of the BLUE MOUNTAINS, SNOWY MOUNTAINS and southern parts of the ACT: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are forecast to develop around sunrise today. For alpine areas above 1900 metres DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are possible from the early morning.

For the ILLAWARRA, SOUTH COAST and northern parts of the COASTAL RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are forecast to develop from the late morning.

For parts of the CENTRAL TABLELANDS, CENTRAL WEST SLOPES AND PLAINS, AND PARTS OF WESTERN SYDNEY: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

BLIZZARD conditions are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during from mid afternoon today until early evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Winds are expected to ease across much of the warning area during late this afternoon and evening, though damaging winds may redevelop overnight in parts of the Snowy Mountains and South Coast Ranges and continue into Sunday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra and Batemans Bay.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central West Slopes and Plains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.

* 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.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

01/09/2026

Spring has arrived and so has storm season - it's time to make sure you stay ahead of the storm! 💐☔️

Storm-ready households start early. Before the next storm, take three simple steps to help protect yourself, your household and your property:

🔸 1. Prepare early
Choose one job to do this weekend, such as clearing your gutters, checking your roof or preparing your emergency kit.

🔸 2. Stay informed
Before the next warning, download Hazards Near Me NSW and know where to find trusted information.

🔸 3. Act safely
When severe weather arrives, follow official warnings and advice and make safety your priority.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

Learn more: ses.nsw.gov.au/stormseason

31/08/2026

🌊 Do you know the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning?

The bureau issues Flood Watches and Flood Warnings across Australia.

Do you know the difference between them?

A Flood Watch:
❌ isn't a warning of imminent flooding
✔️ is a 'heads up' for possible future flooding
✔️ provides early advice of a developing situation

A Flood Warning:
✔️ is issued when flooding is more certain
✔️ is more targeted and issued for specific locations
✔️ can include predictions about the severity or level of flooding

Know your weather. Know your risk. For more information on floods, visit https://ow.ly/iVl050ZH4yQ

27/08/2026

🚓🚒🚑 2026 Central Coast Emergency Management Expo 🦺🛟🚁

Saturday 12 September 2026 (10am-2pm)

Central Coast Council, members of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and partner agencies will participate in the event at Wyong Race Club.

This is a great opportunity for community and families to come and experience up close the capability of local emergency services. There will be plenty to see and activities for the kids.

Come and have some fun and meet the men and women who work each day to keep our community safe.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District
Brisbane Water Police District
NSW Police Force
NSW Police Force Recruitment Branch
NSW Police Force Youth Command
Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force
PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command
NSW RFS - Charmhaven Brigade
Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS
NSW RFS Wyong Operational Support Brigade
NSW SES Wyong Unit
NSW SES - Gosford Unit
NSW Ambulance
Fire and Rescue NSW
NSW Reconstruction Authority
Surf Life Saving Australia
The Salvation Army Australia
Marine Rescue Brisbane Water
Ausgrid
Central Coast Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
Transport for NSW
Central Coast Health
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

24/08/2026

Are you prepared for storm season? Now is the time to prepare.

10/08/2026

🍃 Strong winds about the Central Coast today!

While the Central Coast is not currently included in the Bureau of Meteorology's Severe Weather Warning area, damaging wind warnings are in place across large parts of NSW, including areas to our north and south.

This is a good reminder that conditions can change quickly, and strong winds don't stop at the edge of a warning area.

🌬️ What you can do now:
• Secure or bring inside loose outdoor furniture, bins and other items
• Check trees around your property for loose or unstable branches
• Park vehicles away from trees where possible
• Take extra care when driving, particularly in exposed areas
• Be alert for fallen branches, trees and debris on roads
• Stay away from fallen powerlines and report them to the electricity provider

⚠️ If you're heading out today, be prepared for sudden wind gusts and changing conditions.
Keep up to date with the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings and forecasts and download the Hazards Near Me app.

☎️ If you require SES assistance phone 132 500.

09/08/2026

NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Damaging winds over alpine areas today, extending broadly across eastern NSW on Monday.

Weather Situation: North to northwesterly winds will strengthen on Sunday ahead of a cold front forecast to cross NSW later on Sunday. Vigorous west to northwesterly winds will follow on Monday as a low pressure system moves into Bass Strait, extending gusty conditions broadly over the Great Dividing Range, the Hunter Valley and elevated terrain over eastern New South Wales.

For SNOWY MOUNTAINS above 1500 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing later on Monday.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing during Monday morning.

For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE broadly: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Monday morning, becoming more likely during Monday afternoon, then gradually easing from early Tuesday morning.

For the HUNTER VALLEY, including NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely during Monday afternoon, easing later on Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Armidale, Goulburn, Scone, Tenterfield, Katoomba, Cooma, Cessnock, Maitland, Perisher Valley and Thredbo Top Station.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

15/07/2026

Our community engagement team along with Paddy had a great afternoon catching up with the residents of Rumblara House at Wyoming recently!
Thanks for having us over!

08/07/2026

UPDATE: Telstra have advised that services should now be restored. If your Telstra device is still experiencing connectivity issues, please power the device off and then back on.

NSW SES is aware of a widespread Telstra outage impacting mobile customers on Wednesday 8 July.

The NSW SES remains operational and ready to respond to incidents.

🔸 There is no impact to our 132 500 phone line.

Members of the public may have connectivity issues with a Telstra device and are encouraged to call from a different carrier, landline or a neighbours phone.

☎️ For a life-threatening emergency situation, call Triple Zero (000).

06/07/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour Matt le Clerq, a much-loved member, friend, volunteer and part of the wider NSW SES and NSW SES Volunteers Association family. 🧡

The livestream for Matt le Clerq’s memorial service will begin at 2:00pm sharp and can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/yk9ys3tm

Matt’s service, friendship and contribution touched many people across the emergency services community, and his loss continues to be deeply felt.

Our thoughts are with Matt’s family, friends, fellow volunteers, the NSW SES Wyong Unit, and all those who knew and served alongside him.

For full details regarding today’s memorial service, please visit the official NSW SES Wyong Unit page: https://www.facebook.com/WyongSES
With respect, care and remembrance. 🧡