Elevated parts of the Snowy Mountains 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:
- Thredbo
- Perisher Valley
- Charlotte Pass
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen about alpine areas on Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are expected for parts of the Snowy Mountains district from around sunrise on Wednesday morning. For locations above 1900 m, winds may average around 80 km/h.
Conditions are expected to ease by Wednesday night.
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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