Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Saturday, 24 August 2024.

Damaging winds possible over elevated areas today.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds aloft will strengthen this morning ahead of a surface trough moving eastwards over southern NSW today.

FOR THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible, easing during this afternoon. DAMAGING WINDS may average 80 km/h for areas above 1900m.

FOR ELEVATED AREAS AND SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN TABLELANDS: strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from mid morning, easing by late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo and Adaminaby.

Sustained winds in excess of 80km/h have been recorded at Thredbo Top Station numerous times during the night.

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.