The Bureau of Meterology (BOM) has advised rainfall is expected to start from 8pm and continue for the next 24 hours with the heaviest rain expected pre-dawn.  

BoM have advised 150mm to 200mm is expected to fall within the 24-hour period.

Four-metre swells are also expected on Central Coast beaches over the coming days.

Central Coast Council issued a statement urging residents to prepare their homes and gardens by clearing gutters and drains.

“Make sure your pets or animals are safe and secure and have access to cover as required,” the statement said.

“Travel on roads will be difficult particularly in the peak times of travel to work and school drop-off, and residents are advised to take extra care and allow extra time.”

Locals are reminded to never enter a flooded road, and to obey all road closure signage.

“Residents are encouraged to download the Emergency + app, listen to local radio and follow council on Facebook and Twitter or council’s website – centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to keep up to date with storm information,” the council spokesperson said.

For emergency help relating to a damage to a property call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.

In a life and death emergency call 000.

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