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Severe Weather Warning for South West Slopes 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
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for the Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes during early Tuesday morning. Six-hour rainfall totals between 50 to 60 mm are possible.
The broader area of possible heavy rainfall is forecast to ease by Tuesday afternoon. However, severe thunderstorms may also develop and bring localised heavy falls to southern parts of the state during Tuesday afternoon and evening. Should severe thunderstorms develop, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Khancoban, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Cabramurra and Selwyn.
The broader area of possible heavy rainfall is forecast to ease by Tuesday afternoon. However, severe thunderstorms may also develop and bring localised heavy falls to southern parts of the state during Tuesday afternoon and evening. Should severe thunderstorms develop, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Khancoban, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Cabramurra and Selwyn.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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).
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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
South West Slopes and 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).
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Replaced by: Update · 4:43am Tue 25 Aug AEST · Severe Weather Warning for South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains forecast dis...
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