Warnings

Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rain & Damaging Winds) Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains & ACT Sat 16 Nov 2024

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning 
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 9:46 am Saturday, 16 November 2024.

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds developing about the southeast from early Sunday morning.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front moving into western New South Wales on Saturday night will move into the central parts of the state early Sunday morning and combine with elevated moisture feeding into the area from the north.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast with areas of rain and thunderstorms for the southeast of New South Wales from Sunday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 30 to 60 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 80 mm possible over alpine peaks. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 60 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated falls of 120 mm possible, mainly near the Victorian border.
 Localised INTENSE RAINFALL is also possible with thunderstorms. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.
 DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 130 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during Sunday morning.
 Heavy rainfall and Damaging winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Sunday afternoon or evening.
 Locations which may be affected include Albury, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, Tumut, Khancoban and Corowa.

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 5:00 pm AEDT 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.