Varování, Joalah Mountain

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to around 90 km/h are likely for parts of the Snowy Mountains district and southern parts of the ACT. Areas further east over parts of the Southern Tablelands and inland of areas of the South Coast, the Illawarra and the Southern Highlands may see gusts reach up to 100 km/h this morning. Winds are expected to ease over Alpine areas during the morning, but may continue over remaining eastern parts of the warning area until Wednesday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Jindabyne, Nowra, Katoomba, Mount Ginini, Bowral, Braidwood, Bombala, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel. 94 km/h gust recorded at 8:49pm at Nowra. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Issued at 4:22 am Wednesday, 12 June 2024. 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. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday, together with possible showers south of the Blue Mountains on Wednesday morning and afternoon. Areas likely to be affected include the Snowy Mountains forecast district, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and and parts of the Northern Tablelands forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. Warning to Sheep Graziers Next issue: 11:00 am EST Wednesday

No further flooding is expected in the Hawkesbury River. Final Flood Warning for the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.