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Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains forecast district
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
For AREAS ABOVE 1500 METRES: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible about areas of the Snowy Mountains this morning, temporarily easing mid-morning before redeveloping this afternoon.
For ALPINE AREAS ABOVE 1900 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are possible about higher parts of the Snowy Mountains this morning, temporarily easing mid-morning before redeveloping this afternoon.
Winds are forecast to ease during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station, Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
120 km/h wind gust was observed at Thredbo Top Station at 5:32 pm.
Sustained 89 km/h winds were recorded a Thredbo Top Station in the 10 minutes around 3:00 pm.
For ALPINE AREAS ABOVE 1900 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are possible about higher parts of the Snowy Mountains this morning, temporarily easing mid-morning before redeveloping this afternoon.
Winds are forecast to ease during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station, Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
120 km/h wind gust was observed at Thredbo Top Station at 5:32 pm.
Sustained 89 km/h winds were recorded a Thredbo Top Station in the 10 minutes around 3:00 pm.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Areas affected
Snowy Mountains
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 10:40am Fri 19 Jun AEST · Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains forecast district
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