A cyclone bomb affecting NSW has prompted authorities to advise residents to stay home to avoid dangerous conditions caused by flash flooding and destructive winds. The transport system has faced significant disruptions, with many roads inundated, particularly in coastal areas like Byron Bay, Jervis Bay, and Newcastle. Officials advised essential workers to take precautions and leave early, emphasizing the dangers of driving through floodwaters and the importance of being cautious of storm debris. Emergency warnings were issued for affected regions to ensure public safety.
The intense weather event is lashing down on NSW, causing flash flooding and destructive winds. Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins warned commuters to stay home if they had that option.
More than a dozen roads have been flooded in areas including Byron Bay and Jervis Bay. Serious flash flooding has swept through Newcastle with warnings issued to drivers.
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