A SEVERE weather warning is in place for large areas of NSW due to predicted very windy conditions and a vigorous cold front.
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The warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology early on Wednesday morning for areas along the Blue Mountains and south through Goulburn towards the ACT; with far western NSW also impacted.
The warning states that a vigorous cold front will sweep across western NSW on Wednesday morning, reaching eastern parts of the state the afternoon and evening and bringing very windy conditions with its passage.
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For far western NSW including the lower western and parts of the Riverina and upper western, damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this morning.
For alpine areas above 1900 metres, wind speeds could average 80 to 90 km/h and peak wind gusts could exceed 120 km/h.
The threat of severe winds is expected to ease for far western NSW this afternoon and for eastern NSW during Thursday, although conditions will still remain very windy in both areas.
The State Emergency Service (SES) 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 eight 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.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
