Southern Alpine Areas of NSW severe weather - Monitor conditions
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Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast damaging winds:
- Snowy Mountains
- ACT
- South West Slopes
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a cold front continues to move eastwards over the southern half of the state, moving offshore today. Strengthening winds will range from northwest to southwesterly in the wake of the system, and bring damaging winds across southeastern and central eastern parts of NSW.
For parts of the SNOWY MOUNTAINS, ACT and SOUTH WEST SLOPES above 1300 metres: Strong westerly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are likely today, and continuing into this evening.
Winds are forecast to ease below damaging thresholds during Friday morning, though winds will remain blustery throughout the day.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you.
- Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
- If safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
- Grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234