Southern, Central and Northern Ranges and Illawarra 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:
- Wollongong
- Goulburn
- Nowra
- Katoomba
- Bowral
- Braidwood
- Dorrigo
- Drake
- Ebor
- Nowendoc
- Barrington Tops
- Bulli
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a complex low pressure system lies to the northeast of Tasmania and is bringing strong west to southwesterly flow over elevated parts of the Great Dividing Range and the Illawarra district this evening, easing during Friday.
For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES, including the SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible tonight and into early Friday morning.
For parts of the ILLAWARRA COAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible tonight and into early Friday morning.
For NORTHERN RANGES above 1000 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible tonight and into early Friday morning.
Winds are expected to ease about the Southern and Central Tablelands and Illawarra early Friday morning, and about the remainder of the warning area by late Friday morning.
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.
- Ensure snow chains are carried in alpine areas.
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 Bureau of Meteorology
- 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).
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