Heavy rain is forecast for coastal areas including Sydney on Saturday and Sunday. Rain is expected to start in Putty this afternoon. Although the forecast is for less rain at Putty, please ensure you have enough fuel, food and medication in case things change. Watch weather forecasts, especially before driving to or from Putty.
7 April – Bridges all clear at Putty
Please advise Kathy 0408 650 851 if there are any problems on the roads or if anyone has access difficulties.
6 April – Putty Bridge flooded
Putty Creek is over the Bpooty Bridge.
North Putty has had 157 mm since Thursday. Putty Central had 230mm.
Blue skies in Putty but may be more rain to the south. No more rain for us for 3 days.
Webcam for Windsor Bridge https://www.livetraffic.com/traffic-cameras/sydney-west/windsor-road-windsor
Richmond Bridge and Yarramundi Bridges are closed. But check Live Traffic before travelling. https://www.livetraffic.com/
- Please don’t enter or attempt to drive through flood water – there are many hidden dangers
- Beware of landslides and trees falling in areas where the soil is very wet, particularly when a strong wind is blowing
- Carry a shovel and chainsaw in your vehicle
3 April – Update from Putty
Lots of rain on its way, end of Bushfire Danger Period, power outages, how to change speed limits on rural roads, new PCA Committee, forthcoming events and March rainfall.Continue reading “3 April – Update from Putty”
What’s On
Information on a trial enabling the use of private Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles without registration and forthcoming events – Detour on Friday and PCA AGM on Saturday. Continue reading “What’s On”
What’s New
Putty Community Association AGM, Putty Hall upgrade works, Putty Valley Road update, Monks at Putty and rainfall records. Continue reading “What’s New”
Putty Heatwave
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a heatwave for NSW for Friday and Saturday, and high temperatures with little rain are predicted for next week. See also other news and events from Putty. Continue reading “Putty Heatwave”
Update from Putty
Well done Putty People – no fires in October! Advices were issued for Garland Valley and Commission Road but none in Putty. The fire in Garland Valley was started by a tree root, burning underground from a fire put out weeks ago. When the tree fell over another fire started.
Don’t waste time, report fires directly to 000. Pay attention to Fire Danger Ratings and adhere to fire permit requirements. Download the Hazards Near Me app and keep up to date. Join the Putty Fire Brigade to help out or to be fully trained. Contact Putty RFS. Continue reading “Update from Putty”
Hail, Fires and Putty Fair
Last night a hail and thunder storm hit Putty at 7pm. It was not forecast. The northern end of Putty Valley had hail stones measuring 15mm and the rain gauge measured 19mm. However this would not have accounted for some hail which would have bounced out. Twelve hours later ice remained – see photo. Near the Putty Hall small hail with rain was reported. Today’s BOM forecast: ‘The chance of a thunderstorm on and east of the ranges in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe’.
Continue reading “Hail, Fires and Putty Fair”Putty Fire Advice 5 Sep 2023
ADVICE – An incident has started. No immediate danger
Situation: A lot of smoke can be seen at Putty between Lilavale Track and 695 Putty Valley Road but the fire is under control. Several fire brigades are attending.Continue reading “Putty Fire Advice 5 Sep 2023”
