Snowy Mountains and parts of ACT severe weather - Prepare now
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Prepare now
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE NOW for forecast damaging winds:
- Mount Ginini
- Thredbo
- Tidbinbilla
- Perisher Valley
ACT communities
This warning includes parts of the ACT. For information and warnings relevant to the Australian Capital Territory, visit esa.act.gov.au. Always follow advice from your State's emergency services.
Victorian communities
This warning is for communities in NSW. For information and warnings relevant to Victoria, visit emergency.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226. Always follow advice from your State's emergency services.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a fast moving cold front will move through the state this afternoon. Strong winds aloft ahead of the front will reach the elevated terrain from early evening. The winds are expected to contract and ease in the wake of the front but remain locally strong over the Snowy Mountains into Thursday.
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and BRINDABELLAS above 1200 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely to develop this evening and persist for several hours. From early Thursday morning winds are expected to decrease to 50 to 60 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h in the Snowy Mountains, but ease over the Brindabellas.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are likely to develop this evening and persist for several hours. Winds are expected to ease early Thursday morning.
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, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following 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
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check the latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at Power Outages - What to do
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.