Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for NSW

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:11 pm Monday, 11 September 2017.

ALPINE GALES OVERNIGHT/TUESDAY

Weather Situation: Strengthening northwesterly winds ahead of an approaching cold front.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected in the alps above 1200 metres overnight and Tuesday.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 110 km/h are expected for areas above 1900 metres.

BLIZZARDS are possible.

The National Parks Service of NSW recommends that people consider postponing back country travel until conditions improve.

Locations which may be affected include Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass and Thredbo.

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.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.


The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Tuesday.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.