Blue Mountains and surrounds severe weather - Prepare now
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Prepare now
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE NOW for forecast damaging winds:
- Katoomba
- Lithgow
- Jenolan Caves
- Bilpin
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a complex low pressure system will approach Bass Strait on Tuesday. Strong northwesterly flow will develop over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Tuesday afternoon. Flow will then shift westerly behind the front bringing a renewed burst of gusty winds to the highest parts of the Great Dividing Range on Wednesday.
For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from early Tuesday morning over southern ranges before extending to the Blue Mountains later in the morning. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.
Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease from the north by around midday on Wednesday.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home or property.
- Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
- Secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
- Prepare an emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
- Monitor warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page and check the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
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
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
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).
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