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NSW SES Culcairn Unit

Locality: Culcairn, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1 Gamble Street 2660 Culcairn, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 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.

25.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and parts of Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:49 pm Tuesday, 18 February 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and parts of the Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Upper Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Katoomba, Goulburn, Yass and Lightning Ridge. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the South Coast, South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains districts. Locations which may be affected include Eden, Bombala, Tumbarumba, Nimmitabel, Khancoban and Holbrook. 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 7:50 pm.

25.01.2022 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.

25.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 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 on Twitter

24.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Riverina, Lower Western and parts of Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 3:50 pm Thursday, 9 January 2020. VIGOROUS SOUTHERLY CHANGE LATER FRIDAY Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will affect southern parts of New South Wales during Friday afternoon and evening, extending into central areas overnight before weakening. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h, with gusts around 90 km/h, are possible over parts of inland New South Wales late Friday afternoon/evening, and the Illawarra/Sydney coastal fringe during Friday night. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Cobar and Broken Hill. 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.

23.01.2022 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.

23.01.2022 The statewide Total Fire Ban will continue for tomorrow with the forecast of widespread Severe and Extreme fire danger, particularly in the south of the state. ...There are a number of large and dangerous fires already burning that will pose a serious threat to life and communities tomorrow. People are advised to leave the following areas: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//dangerous-fire-condi/leave-now See more

22.01.2022 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.

22.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 We were pleased to join Greater Hume Council Australia Day celebrations over the weekend with long service awards presented to 11 recipients from Culcairn and Holbrook unit for a combined 195 years of service. 40 Years - C Elliott 30 Years - S Link 25 Years - K Franke, M Leov, ... 20 Years - H Roden 10 Years - M Webster, A Thomas, J Lindley, B Hallam, H Byatt 5 Years - N McKay Comissioners Certificate of Appreciation - P Downs G Leov was also presented with the Billabong Highschool Citizenship Award.

21.01.2022 What an amazing display from all the organisations who decorated Christmas Trees in the display this year. Our tree was Covid inspired to represent the hard work of Medical staff, Emergency Services, Teachers, retail workers, freight providers and all other people who have kept us on the straight and narrow in trying and difficult times. We are very happy that you enjoyed it.

21.01.2022 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.

20.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Snowy Mountains and parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.... Issued at 2:45 pm Sunday, 19 January 2020. GUSTY STORMS FOR INLAND NEW SOUTH WALES Weather Situation: A broad trough of low pressure lies over inland New South Wales, with another trough along the coast. Humid air feeding into these systems will bring thunderstorms across parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Deniliquin, Griffith, Narrandera, Cobar and Darlington Point. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Snowy Mountains and parts of the Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Cooma, Cabramurra, Selwyn, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel. 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 5:45 pm.

20.01.2022 All people located in Kosciuszko National Park, including resorts and all other places located within Kosciuszko National Park, must exit the park before the deadline of 10am Friday 3 January 2020. NOTE: This order is not initiated by SES, it is being shared to ensure widespread distribution. For further information follow link below. FULL DETAILS FROM NPSW Site... https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts Widespread extreme fire conditions are forecast for central parts and southern NSW this Saturday 4 January 2020. As a result, all national parks including tracks, trails and campgrounds on the NSW south coast and Kosciuszko National Park are CLOSED until further notice. All people located in Kosciuszko National Park, including resorts and all other places located within Kosciuszko National Park, must exit the park before the deadline of 10am Friday 3 January 2020. This is an essential measure to ensure public safety. The RFS has advised anyone holidaying on the NSW south coast, particularly in the general area from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border, you need to leave before this Saturday and people should not travel to this region. For more information go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au For information on road closures visit: www.livetraffic.com.au People planning a visit to NSW national parks and reserves are urged to check for closures and fire bans before heading out. Visitors are advised to avoid remote areas during the current bushfire conditions and stay up to date with the fire situation by using the Fires Near Me app. Last updated 2/1/2020 12:50PM.

18.01.2022 NSW Rural Fire Service - Southern Border Team Volunteers are currently responding to a fire in the area, Please remember to give way to Emergency Service vehicles and to stay clear of the area. To stay up to date on the situation refer to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me and https://www.livetraffic.com/

15.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 With a wet and wild summer on the cards this year, the NSW Government and NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) are encouraging all communities to be ready for ...a potential increase in storms and floods. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York launched ‘Get Ready’ a NSW SES campaign to help communities prepare for the upcoming storm season. https://bit.ly/3mWXdav

12.01.2022 NSW SES units across the state, Including NSW SES Culcairn Unit and Holbrook have been allowed to return to training with social distancing guidelines in place. If you've been thinking about how you can become more involved in the community please reach out to us via Facebook or visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/ #Volunteer #NSWSES #CovidSafe

11.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in South West Slopes and parts of Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 8:31 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 large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, West Wyalong, Tumbarumba, Griffith and Narrandera. 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 11:35 am.

10.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of South West Slopes, Riverina and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:47 pm Friday, 16 October 2020.... GUSTY STORMS IN SOUTHERN NSW Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms may 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 Wagga Wagga, Albury, Tumbarumba, 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. * 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 7:50 pm.

09.01.2022 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 NSW - TABLE TOP (NORTH OF ALBURY) Hume Hwy approximately 1.5km before Olympic Hwy CRASH Car towing caravan Started today 12:36pm, last checked today 1:00pm Impa...ct: Impact Northbound traffic affected. Attending: Tow Truck, Emergency services Advice: Reduce your speed Exercise caution See more

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and parts of Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands, Riverina and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.... Issued at 6:21 pm Sunday, 19 January 2020. GUSTY STORMS FOR INLAND NEW SOUTH WALES Weather Situation: A broad trough of low pressure lies over inland New South Wales, with another trough along the coast. Humid air feeding into these systems will bring thunderstorms across parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and parts of the Central Tablelands, Riverina and Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Dubbo, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Griffith. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Kempsey, Dorrigo, Glenreagh, Macksville, Wauchope and Comboyne. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 100km/h wind gust was recorded at Narrandera around 5.45pm. 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 9:25 pm.

05.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 3:47 pm Wednesday, 16 December 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Armidale, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Moree, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga and Albury. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Rivers district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 92mm in 2 hours to 1:15pm at Lismore. 83mm in 2 hours to 3pm at Kunghur. 46mm in 1 hour to 3:30pm at Hillview. 21mm in 30min to 11:45am at Lake Burley Griffin. 26mm in 30min to 12:45pm at Glen Alice. 25mm at 30min to 1:30pm at Mt. Werong. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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 6:50 pm.

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 Some road closure information from Council

02.01.2022 Make sure you keep your umbrella handy this weekend if you're in southeast Australia. Showers and thunderstorms are building across Victoria and southern NS...W for the remainder of Friday reaching northern Tasmania by Saturday morning. By Sunday, 10-40mm is expected across the region, with heavier totals to 80mm for northeastern Victoria. With catchments already saturated, any additional rainfall may lead to stream rises. A flood watch has been issued for northeastern Victoria for minor flooding. Severe thunderstorms could also impact parts of Victoria on Saturday. We will also see a cold front will move across NSW on Sunday triggering thunderstorms across the east of the state, possibly severe. Know your weather. Know your risk. For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit http://ow.ly/g2TG50BU0L8 and follow the advice from emergency services.

01.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts....Continue reading

01.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology advise the possibility of Thunderstorms today. For more information on warning, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/38dACSm #NSWSES #stormseason2020

01.01.2022 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.