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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for South Coast and parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:46 pm Friday, 7 August 2020.

HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING AND STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTH COAST THIS WEEKEND

Weather Situation
A trough over the New South Wales coast is forecast to deepen a low pressure system near the southern coast on Saturday, while another low pressure system over the inland weakens. The low near the coast looks set to linger nearby during the weekend, bringing very wet and windy conditions to the southern half of the New South Wales coast and adjacent ranges.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING and RIVERINE FLOODING is possible along the South Coast and eastern parts of the Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands forecast districts on Saturday. Heavy rainfall is likely to continue throughout Sunday and possibly into early Monday, due to the slow movement of the low.
Embedded thunderstorm activity along the coastal fringe from Saturday may also locally enhance rainfall, leading to FLASH FLOODING.
A Flood Watch is current for the South Coast river catchments. This includes the risk of Moderate to Major flooding along the Bega River. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml for more information.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are currently occurring along the western side of Alps and are expected to ease early Saturday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are also possible along the coastal fringe of the South Coast district from Saturday afternoon as a low develops nearby.
Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Eden, Bega, Moruya Heads, Bombala and Cabramurra.
Cabramurra AWS recorded a 100 km/h wind gust at 3:51 pm on Friday.

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.
* 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:21 PM EST on Friday 07 August 2020

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and vigorous easterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Illawarra and Lower Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Saturday.