Avisos

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to around 90 km/h are likely for parts of the Snowy Mountains district and southern parts of the ACT. Areas further east over parts of the Southern Tablelands and inland of areas of the South Coast, the Illawarra and the Southern Highlands may see gusts reach up to 100 km/h this morning. Winds are expected to ease over Alpine areas during the morning, but may continue over remaining eastern parts of the warning area until Wednesday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Jindabyne, Nowra, Katoomba, Mount Ginini, Bowral, Braidwood, Bombala, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel. 94 km/h gust recorded at 8:49pm at Nowra.Severe Weather Warningfor DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 4:22 am Wednesday, 12 June 2024.The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology