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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:20 pm Tuesday, 20 August 2019.

VIGOROUS WESTERLY WINDS DEVELOPING OVER SOUTHEAST NSW

Weather Situation: Vigorous northwest to southwesterly winds are expected across southeastern New South Wales as a cold front clips the southeast on Wednesday morning, followed by a second front on Thursday morning. Winds will ease in the wake of these fronts later Thursday.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible for the Southern Tablelands (including parts of the Australian Capital Territory), Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, higher parts of the South Coast and southeastern parts of the Central Tablelands forecast districts during Wednesday morning and again during Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 75 to 85 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 110 km/h are possible for Alpine areas above 1900 metres on Tuesday evening and again on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Winds are expected to ease during Thursday after the passage of the second front.

BLIZZARD conditions are likely at times from Tuesday evening through to Thursday morning. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Goulburn, Cooma and Yass.

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.
* 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 floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.


The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

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

Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales
Issued at 4:05 pm EST on Tuesday 20 August 2019
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 21 August 2019.

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 20 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 21 August
Gale Warning for the following area:
Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Closed Waters, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra
Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Wednesday.

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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and
weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 4:05 pm EST on Tuesday 20 August 2019
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 21 August 2019.

Surf and swell conditions developing in the afternoon and evening are expected
to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and
swimming in the following areas.

Wednesday 21 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast
and Eden Coast

Safety Advice
NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
- People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near
surf-exposed areas.
- Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek
a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
- Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing
or delaying their voyage.
- Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and
wear a lifejacket.
- Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base,
via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management
plan.

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

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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather
conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio.
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