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NSW SES Albury Unit

Locality: Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1 Hoffman Rd 2640 Albury, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.... Issued at 1:48 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. DAMAGING WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHERN INLAND Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Condobolin, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Young, West Wyalong, Griffith, Narrandera, Lockhart and Darlington Point. 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. * 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 4:50 pm.

24.01.2022 Apologies. Earlier shared old warning. This is the correct warning from today. Does not include Albury area but surrounding locations.

23.01.2022 Bureau of Meteorology weather update for the days ahead.

23.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.... Issued at 10:33 am Monday, 23 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, Holbrook, Lockhart and Jerilderie. 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. * 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 1:35 pm.

21.01.2022 NSW SES Albury Unit Deputy Commander, Darren Hawke, is looking for volunteers to drive their Flood Boats. Can you help?

20.01.2022 Due to forecast Severe fire danger, Saturday the 28th November has been declared a Total Fire Ban in the Eatsern Riverina. This includes the following council a...reas; Albury Coolamon Greater Hume Junee Lockhart Wagga Wagga See more

20.01.2022 ** apologies. The text on the last warning didn't publish. Here is the 3:56pm update ** Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:56 pm Friday, 23 October 2020. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Moree, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Cobar and Broken Hill. 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 7:00 pm.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the five volunteers from NSW SES Culcairn Unit and NSW SES Albury Unit who passed their storm and water course in Culcairn over the weekend. Great work by all involved in developing new skills to be able to help and support our communities!

16.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, ...Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:03 pm Monday, 21 September 2020 Weather Situation: A cold front is sweeping across inland NSW bringing strong and fast moving storms. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Condobolin, Nyngan, Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong, Griffith, Narrandera, Cobar, Bourke, Wanaaring, Brewarrina, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. 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 4:05 pm.

15.01.2022 The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has now been updated to also include possible large hailstones. Full warning is below: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in parts of South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:00 pm Friday, 16 October 2020. GUSTY STORMS WITH POSSIBLE HAIL IN SOUTHERN NSW Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Tumbarumba, Junee, Holbrook and Lockhart. 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 9:00 pm.

15.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Riverina Forecast District. Issued at 5:39 pm Friday, 13 March 2020.... Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours, mainly near the Victorian border. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Corowa, Finley, Holbrook, Lockhart and Jerilderie. 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. * 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 8:40 pm.

15.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology advise the possibility of Thunderstorms today. For more information on warning, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/38dACSm #NSWSES #stormseason2020

14.01.2022 Good morning Albury Some good rain overnight with the Bureau of Meteorology official rain gauge showing about 77mm (57mm of that since 8:00pm). The forecast today is for more rain, depending on which forecast model you look at it could be from 30-70mm with occasional heavy falls which could lead to flash flooding.... Please drive carefully on wet roads and never walk, drive or play in flood water. If you require SES assistance due to storm or flood call 132500. For life threatening emergencies always call 000. The full Bureau of Meteorology warning is available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21037.shtml We will also post it in the comments below.

14.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Riverina and parts of Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.... Issued at 2:13 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2020. GUSTY THUNDERSTORMS FOR INLAND NSW A line of thunderstorms is being generated across inland New South Wales as a cold front crosses the region. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Deniliquin, Griffith, Hay, Tibooburra and Menindee. 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. * 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 5:15 pm.

14.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 3:12 pm Tuesday, 3 March 2020. HEAVY RAIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.FOR PARTS OF INLAND AND SOUTH-EAST NSW. Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther is approaching New South Wales, deepening a trough over the western inland. Esther is expected to enter north-west NSW during Wednesday, moving over the south-east of the state on Thursday, intensifying rainfall over parts of inland and south-east NSW as it crosses. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop across parts of inland and southeast New South Wales later Wednesday and during Thursday. Parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western, Riverina, Lower Central West, Southern Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory may be affected. Localised higher totals are likely to be exacerbated by thunderstorms, which are most likely from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Heavy rainfall over elevated parts of the warning area may result in localised landslips. A Flood Watch is also current for the Murrumbidgee, Tumut, Queanbeyan and Bulubula Rivers, with Minor Flooding possible. In addition Flood Warnings are in place for river systems in the Upper Western, resulting from previous rainfall. Conditions are expected to ease by Friday, as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther moves away over the Tasman Sea. Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Yass, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Tumbarumba, Griffith, Hay, Narrandera, Tibooburra, Wilcannia, White Cliffs and Ivanhoe. 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. * 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 Tuesday.

13.01.2022 Please see the following request from a neighbouring RFS brigade. If you're able to assist please get in contact as per the mention below.

13.01.2022 Thanks to the NSW SES Albury Unit for inviting us out for a night of combined training. Tonight we covered a Rescue scenario of a victim trapped under a trailer. Operators used various methods to lift the trailer culminating with Air Bags and cribbing. #vrarescue #nswses #interagency

13.01.2022 Training in assisting at crime scenes and preservation of the scene with Albury & Border Rescue Squad - NSW Volunteer Rescue Association Inc.. Joint training sessions like this help when we work together at callouts and ensure we're all on the same page. Great night. Thanks to the VRA for the evening.

12.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in East Gippsland, North East and parts of Northern Country, North Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 1:42 pm Tuesday, 11 February 2020. Weather Situation: A broad trough over central Victoria is triggering slow moving storms. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Bairnsdale and Orbost. 26mm at Moroko Park 17.6mm at Morella The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:45 pm.

11.01.2022 The temperatures are set to drop across NSW this weekend. Don't let your standards drop! A fire can take hold in 3 minutes, luckily it only takes seconds to pre...vent one. Frayed or damaged electrical cords can start a fire. If you have an electric blanket on your bed check that it's in good working order before using it tonight. To find out how visit fire.nsw.gov.au/winter #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

09.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in South Coast, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.... Issued at 2:57 pm Saturday, 28 November 2020. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin and Hay. 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. * 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 6:00 pm.

09.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in South West Slopes and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:09 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020.... DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHERN INLAND Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Albury, West Wyalong and Tumbarumba. 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. * 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 6:10 pm.

09.01.2022 Thunderstorms are possible over most of NSW from midnight Friday into Saturday . Severe likely over a large areas in the west during the morning. Damaging winds are the main concern, but large hail and heavy rain can not be ruled out. https://t.co/ZbK9mkw2gK Source: @BOM_NSW Twitter

07.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Riverina and parts of South West Slopes, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 7:51 pm Friday, 14 February 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin, Hay, Ivanhoe and Balranald. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Australian Capital Territory district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Perisher Valley AWS recorded 41.4mm in the 60minutes to 3:00pm. 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 10:55 pm.

07.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and parts of Hunter, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:57 pm Friday, 30 October 2020.... SEVERE STORMS OVER THE CENTRAL INLAND A trough of low pressure is combining with an upper-level disturbance to generate unsettled condition across much of NSW. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Central Tablelands and parts of the Hunter, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Parkes, Griffith and Hay. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains districts. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Tumbarumba, Selwyn, Adaminaby, Khancoban and Holbrook. 14.2mm of rainfall recorded at Goonumbla in the 15 minutes to 3:35pm. 42mm of rainfall recorded at Tumbarumba in the 1 hour to 4:15pm. 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 8:00 pm.

05.01.2022 A severe weather warning is current for Victorian areas including Wodonga. At this time there is no NSW warning. The warning advises Isolated showers and thunderstorms with HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING across northern Victoria from late this morning. (full warning at http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml) A flood watch is also current for the Upper Murray for minor flooding Saturday onwards (Flood Watch available at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warning...s/flood/floodwatch1.shtml) If you require SES assistance due to flood or storm call 132500 For life threatening emergencies call 000. Please if heavy rain occurs slow down, don't walk, drive, play in flood waters and stay clear of drains.

05.01.2022 Sadly this year due to #COVID19 we can't come knock on your doors for Good Friday Appeal so we have a virtual tin shake instead. If you would like to donate towards the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Good Friday Appeal please click on the link below. Please share with your friends also. We know it's tough times but the kids are doing it tough too.... Thanks all for your generosity, have a great Easter weekend and please keep up the social distancing and staying at home. Together we can all beat this thing.

05.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina Forecast Districts.... Issued at 11:48 am Monday, 20 January 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OUTBREAK ACROSS SOUTHERN NSW A low pressure system over inland New South Wales is drawing humid air across eastern parts of the state causing widespread thunderstorm activity. This system is expected to gradually move to the Tasman Sea later tonight. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga and Albury. Yanco AWS recorded 25mm of rainfall in the 30 minutes to 8:30am. 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. * 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * 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 2:50 pm

05.01.2022 There is a band of heavy rain approaching from the west along with a wind change (damaging wind warning current - link below). Secure loose objects around your home and move cars under cover where possible. If you require SES assistance please call 132500. For life threatening emergencies call 000.... http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml #nswses

04.01.2022 Storms likely across our area tomorrow with severe storms possible. Forecast follows below. To see what you can do at home before storms to make damage less likely go to https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/getready... For SES assistance due to floods or storms call 132500. For any life threatening emergency call 000 immediately. RIVERINA FORECAST Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the southeast in the early morning. High (70%) chance of showers in the southeast, medium (50%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning then tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.

04.01.2022 The Murray River has sadly been the location for many drownings we and our friends at Albury & Border Rescue Squad - NSW Volunteer Rescue Association Inc. have attended over the years. Please take the time to read up on river safety and survival tips and buy a PFD to wear whenever in or on the river. This link has some fantastic tips on how to stay safe in the river. ... https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au//pro/safety/river-safety #RespectTheRiver #NSWSES

03.01.2022 The NSW SES is monitoring the ever changing situation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of our members, and the wider community is our highest priority. The NSW SES is implementing a number of measures to ensure the continuity of our operations and support our volunteers.... Following advice from NSW Health, participation in non-essential community events, large meetings and ceremonies will be suspended. Volunteer training will be scaled back, but essential training will continue to maintain operational readiness. The NSW SES will continue to support communities become better prepared for severe weather events, and respond to communities in need over the coming months. When calling for emergency help during floods and storms, the NSW SES may ask you for additional information, including whether you are currently in isolation or have cold / flu symptoms so our volunteers can take additional safety precautions. We appreciate your assistance during this time. #NSWSES #covid19

03.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 12:53 pm Saturday, 9 May 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Tumbarumba, Khancoban, Junee and Holbrook. Albury Airport recorded an 89 km/h gust with a thunderstorm at 12:43pm. 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. * 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 3:55 pm.

01.01.2022 Not a lot of rain today but the warning is still current for our area for the remainder of today and tomorrow. Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Riverina Forecast District.... Issued at 1:18 pm Sunday, 22 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Corowa, Finley, Holbrook, Lockhart and Jerilderie. 89km/hr gust recorded at Yarrawonga at 1:06pm. 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. * 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 4:20 pm

01.01.2022 A few wet days ahead with storms likely for Monday, possibly severe. We'll give another update closer to then when we have an idea of what to expect.