Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:17 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue across central and southeastern parts of the State.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is combining with multiple surface troughs to produce severe thunderstorms across various parts of the State.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Canberra, Goulburn, Yass, Young and Cobar.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Bourke at 3:19pm
47 mm in 1 hour to 3:45pm was recorded at Nundle.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:20 pm.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:17 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue across central and southeastern parts of the State.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is combining with multiple surface troughs to produce severe thunderstorms across various parts of the State.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Canberra, Goulburn, Yass, Young and Cobar.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Bourke at 3:19pm
47 mm in 1 hour to 3:45pm was recorded at Nundle.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:20 pm.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:45 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Heavy rainfall developing about parts of the south overnight into Saturday.

Weather Situation
A strengthening moist northwesterly airstream will promote areas of heavy rainfall about parts of the south, and damaging winds about alpine areas as a trough crosses overnight into Saturday.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast about the far eastern Riverina, South West Slopes and Plains, western Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands during Saturday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 45 to 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 80 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peaks gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Yass, Young, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, Tumut, Khancoban and Thredbo Top Station.

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.
* 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.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:45 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Heavy rainfall developing about parts of the south overnight into Saturday.

Weather Situation
A strengthening moist northwesterly airstream will promote areas of heavy rainfall about parts of the south, and damaging winds about alpine areas as a trough crosses overnight into Saturday.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast about the far eastern Riverina, South West Slopes and Plains, western Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands during Saturday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 45 to 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 80 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peaks gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Yass, Young, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, Tumut, Khancoban and Thredbo Top Station.

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.
* 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.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
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.