Severe weather to strike NSW coast

A SEVERE weather warning is in force for a large swathe of the NSW coast forecasted to suffer gail force winds and rain up to 200mm.

A trough is sitting off the coast, but widespread rains arrived on Saturday at areas from Newcastle to Ulladulla.

On Sunday, the trough will deepen, bringing widespread showers before the system intensifies, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts.

Some areas will experience between 100mm and 150mm of rain.

A low pressure system is expected to form within the trough on Sunday night.

"That will intensify the rainfall, particularly on Monday," bureau meteorologist Rob Taggart told AAP.

Widespread rains are expected from Newcastle to Batemans Bay.

Computer models have yet to pinpoint where the full force of the weather system will strike, but the coastal areas between Sydney and Newcastle are the likely target.

"Which means Sydney will get hit pretty hard (on Monday)," he said.

Localised falls expected between 150mm and 200mm in some areas will also dictate any flood warnings issued.

The bureau has issued a flood watch with minor to moderate flooding predictions for the Wyong, Georges, Nepean, Cooks, Woronora and Paterson and Williams rivers.

Heavy rains combined with king tides may also cause minor flooding in coastal areas.

The bureau has also issued a warning to sheep graziers in the Illawarra, south coast, southern tablelands and central tablelands.

"There is a high risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions," the bureau website states.

The State Emergency Service (SES) has urged residents to clear gutters and downpipes on their homes, fix any roof damage and secure any loose items in yards or on balconies.

On Tuesday, Sydney will see more rain, but weakening, as the weather system moves north.

Higher rain totals are expected for the mid-north coast and Hunter on Tuesday.

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