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Severe Weather Warning for Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
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 the ILLAWARRA COAST, including WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible this morning and afternoon, however are more likely from late this evening into early Tuesday morning.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1800 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 90 to 100 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h are likely, expected to ease during the afternoon.
For the remainder of the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely today, gradually easing below warning thresholds during Tuesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Armidale, Goulburn, Nowra, Scone, Katoomba, Cessnock, Maitland, Bowral, Braidwood, Dorrigo and Thredbo Top Station.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Bellambi at 10:04 am.
101 km/h sustained winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 10:05 am.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Murrurundi Gap at 4:56 am.
Safety advice
* 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
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
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 · 5:38pm Mon 10 Aug AEST · Severe Weather Warning for Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern...
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