A persistent and moist onshore flow continues to bring areas of widespread rain to central and southern coasts today.
Heavy rainfall is expected about the Illawarra, South Coast and adjacent inland terrain during the day, but will gradually ease from the north in the afternoon and evening.
Ongoing moderate rainfall and areas of severe weather are expected during Friday over the Illawarra, South Coast and eastern parts of the Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains districts.
Six-hourly rainfall totals of 60 to 100 mm are possible with 24-hourly totals between 100 and 180 mm.
Rainfall is expected to ease gradually from the north, through the Illawarra and northern portion of the warning area in the afternoon, then through the South Coast and southern warning area in the evening.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for multiple catchments in the state.
Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Bega, Captains Flat and Nimmitabel.
