NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit in Katoomba, New South Wales | Community organisation
NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit
Locality: Katoomba, New South Wales
Phone: +61 2 4782 3200
Address: 3 Valley Road 2780 Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au
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25.01.2022 ***** Includes Katoomba ***** Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in parts of Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: A trough over inland Australia will enter southwestern New South Wales late this afternoon, before tracking east during Saturday evening and Sunday. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected to develop in the warning area later tonight. Peak gusts about Alpine areas are likely to exceed 125 km/h. Winds are expected to ease below warning threshold during Sunday afternoon as the trough moves north and weakens. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Bathurst, Katoomba, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra and Selwyn. 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. * 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 am AEDT Saturday.
25.01.2022 Snow and ice are causing dangerous conditions on our roads today - Great Western Highway is closed between Bathurst and Marrangaroo, as well as Mitchell Highway... between Shadforth and Dunkeld (west of Bathurst). Please delay any travel this morning and check Live Traffic for up-to-date road status. See more
25.01.2022 ***** Includes Blue Mountains ***** Issued at 2:44 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. 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 Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Orange, Goulburn and Cobar. 93 km/h wind gust observed at Mt Ginini at 12:34pm 95 km/h wind gust observed at Cabramurra at 11:47am 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 5:45 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
25.01.2022 Issued at 5:57 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES... For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. 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 Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Katoomba, Goulburn and Dubbo. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Australian Capital Territory district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 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 9:00 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
25.01.2022 Issued at 4:26 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. WINDY CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN NSW A vigorous cold front is moving across western New South Wales today, and will reach eastern districts overnight. For parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges between the Barrington Tops and the southern Alps: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this evening and Thursday morning. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, wind speeds could average 80 to 90 km/h and peak wind gusts could exceed 120 km/h. Blizzards are also possible about the higher Alps. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease for far western New South Wales this afternoon and for eastern New South Wales during Thursday, although conditions will still remain very windy in both areas. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, and Thredbo. Wind gusts today: Thredbo 109 km/h, Murrurundi 98 km/h 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. * 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 AEST Wednesday.
25.01.2022 https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//weekend-of-snow/
24.01.2022 Issued at 10:25 pm Sunday, 9 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and DAMAGING SURF... For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts. WINDS AND SURF ALONG THE COASTAL DISTRICTS. A trough along the New South Wales coast, together with multiple low centres within the trough, are bringing increased winds and surf along the southern and central parts of the coast. The areas of winds and surf should shift to the northern coast on Monday as the system heads north. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are still affecting parts of the Illawarra and the Sydney Metropolitan area. The winds may ease somewhat this later evening or overnight before strengthening again Monday morning on the Sydney and Hunter coastal fringe, then extending to the Mid North Coast in the afternoon. DAMAGING SURF, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may lead to significant beach erosion along coastal parts of the South Coast, Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan and Central Coast regions,extending north to about Smoky Cape on Monday. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Surf conditions should ease in the south later Monday, but hazardous surf conditions should persist along the northern coast Tuesday. A Hazardous Surf Warning is current. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/hazardoussurf.shtml Although the heavy rainfall has eased this evening, Moderate to Major Flood Warnings are still current for some of the South Coast and Illawarra river catchments due to the past rainfall. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/index.shtml for more information. Locations which may be affected on SUNDAY include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, and Moruya. Locations which may be affected on Monday includes Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and Port Macquarie. Wind gust observations since 9am Sunday: Bellambi AWS 106 km/h at 06:29 pm. Kiama AWS 96 km/h at 06:21 pm. Molineux Point AWS 87 km/h at 07:00 pm. 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. * 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 am AEST Monday.
23.01.2022 A timely reminder as people have increased their return to enjoy the outdoors.
23.01.2022 Issued at 10:46 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Lower Western and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. VERY WINDY WITH VIGOROUS COLD FRONT Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will sweep across western New South Wales early Wednesday, reaching eastern parts of the state in the afternoon and evening. For far western New South Wales including the Lower Western and parts of the Riverina and Upper Western; DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Wednesday morning. The threat of severe winds will ease for this area during the afternoon, although conditions will still remain very windy. For parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges including the Illawarra, South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Southern and Central Tablelands, Hunter, Mid North Coast and parts of the Australian Capital Territory; DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Wednesday afternoon. In these areas, damaging winds are likely to persist into Thursday morning before starting to ease. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Katoomba, Goulburn and Broken Hill. Severe weather is no longer expected in the Central West Slopes and Plains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 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. * 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 am AEST Wednesday.
22.01.2022 Issued at 10:56 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2020 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. . WINDY CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN NSW A vigorous cold front is moving across eastern districts overnight, moving into the Tasman Sea during Thursday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible overnight and during Thursday morning. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease during Thursday, although conditions will still remain windy about eastern parts of the state. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Batemans Bay, Katoomba and Goulburn. Wind gusts today: Thredbo 109 km/h, Murrurundi 98 km/h, Mt Boyce 91 km/h. 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. * 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 am AEST Thursday.
22.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas.... Issued at 3:25 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Weather Situation: The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Shellharbour and Lake Avon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Wollongong, Picton and the Nattai Tablelands by 3:55 pm and Sutherland, Sydney Airport, Katoomba, Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds are likely. 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. * 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 4:25 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western districts.
22.01.2022 There is potential for rain and storms to impact NSW over the next few days. It is important to be prepared in case these weather events become severe. You can prepare by: Move vehicles undercover and away from trees and branches... Secure loose items around your home Clean out your gutters, down pipes and drains Follow NSW SES Facebook pages and Website for information For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunami call 132 500. For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000). You can keep up to date on weather changes by listening to ABC weather updates or by checking the NSW Bureau of Meterology website for warnings: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings
22.01.2022 Issued at 4:39 pm Sunday, 29 November 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS WINDS OVER EASTERN NSW TODAY Plan Image A low pressure trough is crossing central and eastern New South Wales today, preceded by vigorous northwesterly winds. Coastal areas are experiencing a gusty southerly change as the trough moves through. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible early this evening. Winds are forecast to ease overnight. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Ulladulla, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Wind gusts recorded today: Braidwood 93 km/h Cooma 91 km/h Nerriga 109 km/h Bombala 95 km/h Thredbo 107 km/h Nowra 104 km/h High Range (Wanganderry) 104 km/h Moss Vale 94 km/h Kurnell 91 km/h Bellambi 115 km/h Wollongong 98 km/h Kiama 96 km/h Sydney Airport 93 km/h 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. * 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 Sunday.
21.01.2022 Sunday was a busy day for all our Emergency Services. As winds peaked at 89 kph at Blackheath and temperatures at 39.5 degrees in the Lower Mountains, 30 volunteers of the NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit contended with dealing with storm damage from Blackheath to Lapstone (as shown on our map) that started in the early hours of this morning. Our Unit has attended to 54 calls for assistance with 2 large incidents to be completed on Monday morning. The majority of calls were for trees down on houses and power lines with extensive power outages in a number of towns. The cool change with the easing of wind was welcoming with a cooler Monday, however strong winds (up to 50 kph) with high temperatures will return on Tuesday.
20.01.2022 Issued at 4:15 am Saturday, 22 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY A low pressure system near Tasmania is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in westerly winds intensifying over eastern New South Wales today and Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about higher parts of the Illawarra, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, ACT, Southern and Central Tablelands districts from mid-morning today, extending to coastal parts of the Illawarra by afternoon. Damaging winds are forecast to affect higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts later this afternoon or evening. Blizzards are possible in alpine areas above 1200 metres. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday before gradually easing. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Thredbo, Cabramurra. 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. * 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 am AEST Saturday. For information on road conditions go to https://www.livetraffic.com/
20.01.2022 Issued at 4:57 am Thursday, 20 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. WINDY CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN NSW A vigorous cold front which swept across the eastern districts during Wednesday, has now moved into the Tasman Sea. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this Thursday morning. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease Thursday afternoon, although conditions will still remain windy about eastern parts of the state. Locations which may be affected include Maitland, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn. Wind gusts overnight: Mt Boyce 91 km/h, High Range (Wanganderry) 89 km/h, Bellambi 85 km/h. 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. * 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 am AEST Thursday.
20.01.2022 Issued at 4:35 pm Tuesday, 1 December Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES... For people in Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. 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 Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Bathurst, Canberra, Goulburn, Yass, Dubbo and Parkes. 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 7:35 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
20.01.2022 Issued at 4:37 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and parts of South West Slopes, Riverina and Lower Western Forecast Districts. 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 Orange, Bathurst, Katoomba, Dubbo, Parkes and Griffith. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 93 km/h wind gust observed at Mt Ginini at 12:34pm 95 km/h wind gust observed at Cabramurra at 11:47am 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 7:40 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
20.01.2022 Following the rainfall in recent weeks Warragamba Dam is currently close to full capacity. Based on predicted rainfall Warragamba Dam is unlikely to spill. For the coming weeks WaterNSW is operating the gates manually to lower the water level to just below full supply.... This procedure is known as a drawdown and is a standard process that protects the dams flood gates by preventing them from repeatedly opening and closing automatically as a result of the dam being very close to full capacity. This can happen from slight changes in water levels or from waves in the lake. River users may notice a small increase in river heights over this period.
20.01.2022 Issued at 4:56 pm Saturday, 28 November 2020 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough will enter southwestern New South Wales late today, before tracking east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to develop late this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to coastal areas in the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease in Alpine areas during Sunday afternoon, and in remaining parts on Sunday evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma and Bombala. 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. * 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 Saturday.
19.01.2022 Issued at 4:08 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected in western parts during Wednesday and in the east Wednesday evening. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, 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. * 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 AEST Tuesday. Warnings are also available through the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.
18.01.2022 Winds remain strong gusting to 83 Kph across the Blue Mountains as volunteers are attending to 42 calls for assistance. Most calls have been in the Lower Blue Mountains.
16.01.2022 Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 22 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY A low pressure system near Tasmania is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in westerly winds intensifying over eastern New South Wales today and Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about higher parts of the Illawarra, and the Southern and Central Tablelands districts from mid-morning today, extending to coastal parts of the Illawarra by afternoon. Damaging winds are forecast to affect higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts later this afternoon or evening. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday before gradually easing. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba and Goulburn. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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. * 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 AEST Saturday.
15.01.2022 Issued at 6:16 pm Wednesday, 16 December 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. 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, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin and Cobar. 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 9:20 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
15.01.2022 Issued at 3:23 am Sunday, 29 November 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WIND... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough crossing the western parts of the state will track east for the rest of today. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to continue this morning then start to ease this afternoon. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges this morning, likely extending to the coastal parts of the Illawarra, South Coast and the Lower Hunter late this morning or early afternoon. Winds are then forecast to ease by this evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma, Bombala, Newcastle and Maitland. 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. * 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 am AEDT Sunday.
14.01.2022 Issued at 4:40 am Wednesday, 19 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. VERY WINDY WITH VIGOROUS COLD FRONT Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will sweep across western New South Wales this morning, reaching eastern parts of the state this afternoon and evening and bringing very windy conditions with its passage. For far western New South Wales including the Lower Western and parts of the Riverina and Upper Western: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this morning. For parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges between the Barrington Tops and the southern Alps: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from this afternoon through to Thursday morning. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, wind speeds could average 80 to 90 km/h and peak wind gusts could exceed 120 km/h. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease for far western New South Wales this afternoon and for eastern New South Wales during Thursday, although conditions will still remain very windy in both areas. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, Broken Hill and Thredbo Top. 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. * 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 am AEST Wednesday.
14.01.2022 NSW SES Volunteers are currently attending to 50 calls (and increasing) for assistance following the storm that passed through the Blue Mountains earlier. The majority of calls are in the Winmalee area. All SES teams have been activated and being supported by a large number of Rural Fire Service brigades.
13.01.2022 Issued at 9:09 pm Saturday, 28 November 2020 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough is entering southwestern New South Wales and will track east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to develop late this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to the coastal parts of the Illawarra, South Coast and the Lower Hunter during the late morning or early afternoon. Winds are expected to ease in Alpine areas during Sunday afternoon, and in remaining parts by Sunday evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma, Bombala, Newcastle and Maitland. 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. * 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 am AEDT Sunday.
13.01.2022 Issued at 10:29 pm Friday, 21 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS WINDS ON THE WEEKEND A strong cold front is crossing New South Wales tonight, with a trough following in its wake on Saturday. This pattern will result in westerly winds intensifying over eastern New South Wales during Saturday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about higher parts of the Illawarra, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, ACT, Southern and Central Tablelands districts from Saturday mid-morning, extending to coastal parts of the Illawarra by afternoon. Damaging winds are forecast to affect higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts later Saturday afternoon or evening. Blizzards are possible in alpine areas above 1200 metres. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday before gradually easing. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba and Goulburn. 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. * 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 am AEST Saturday. Warnings are also available through the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.
13.01.2022 Issued at 10:41 pm Sunday, 19 July 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. GUSTY WINDS IN THE SOUTHEAST A cold front will cross southern New South Wales overnight, bringing vigorous westerly winds to the southern ranges. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are possible tonight and early Monday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible about parts of the Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands, Blue Mountains, Illawarra and South Coast late tonight and early Monday. Elevated locations in these areas are most susceptible. Winds are expected to ease during Monday as the cold front moves away to the southeast. Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Nerriga, Bombala, Perisher, Thredbo and Nimmitabel. Thredbo Top Station has been averaging around 70 to 80 km/h throughout Sunday and has recorded a peak gust of 120 km/h at 7:07pm. 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. * 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 am AEST Monday.
13.01.2022 ***** Includes Katoomba ***** Issued at 4:59 am Thursday, 3 September 2020. Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. WARM AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN RANGES TONIGHT AND THURSDAY Warm northwesterly winds are strengthening ahead of a cold front. This front is forecast to gradually cross New South Wales during Thursday and Friday, generating strong and gusty winds across southeastern New South Wales. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 kmh are possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, South Coast and Illawarra forecast districts during Thursday morning and early afternoon. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 100 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are possible early this morning. Winds are forecast to ease on Thursday evening, after the cold front crosses southeastern New South Wales. Severe winds have now eased for western parts of the ACT and the warning has been cancelled for this district. However, conditions are still expected to remain windy this morning. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Katoomba, Cooma and Bombala. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Thredbo Top Station AWS has been recording mean wind speeds of 80 to 100 km/h from Wednesday morning, with a peak gust of 126 km/h recorded around 10pm Wednesday evening. 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. * 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 am AEST Thursday.
12.01.2022 ***** Includes Blue Mountains ***** Issued at 12:01 pm Wednesday, 16 December 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Hunter, Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL 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 Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Walgett, Dubbo and Parkes. 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 3:05 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
11.01.2022 Issued at 9:05 am Saturday, 31 October 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra and Goulburn. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 38.8 mm was observed at WOLLONGONG AWS in the 30 minutes to 9:05 am. 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 12:05 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
11.01.2022 The weather is about to cool down and there is currently a slight chance of snow (20%) for Katoomba in the early hours of Tuesday. The BoM have issued the attached graph showing forecast risk of snow at 1am Tuesday morning. This is a reminder that since the Blue Mountains experiences infrequent snow events, many locals and travelers are not prepared for snow conditions unlike our colleagues in the Alpine regions. So we have created a guide to assist people that need to travel... in snow events. The NSW SES urges that people should avoid travel in these conditions. Even if it does not snow, black ice may form on roadways in the early morning which is very hard to see. Black ice then may cause motor vehicles to slip whilst driving along. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//winter-safety-tips-for-reside/ If roads are affected by snow and ice in the Central Tablelands, refer to livetraffic.com for continued updates.
10.01.2022 ***Possible Ice On Road**** Today and this evening, the Blue Mountains region experience hail storms. As the weather is cold, the hail is remaining on the surface and has caused some concerns for drivers along the Darling Causeway at Mt Victoria and roads around Wentworth Falls. This ice may remain until Monday.... There is currently a separate incident of a gas leak in Sinclair Crescent at Wentworth Falls being managed by the Police and FRNSW. For any further information on roads, check with livetraffic.com
10.01.2022 ***** Includes Blue Mountains ***** Issued at 11:59 am Friday, 13 November 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Central Tablelands and parts of Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING WITH POSSIBLE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS 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, Katoomba, Dubbo and Parkes. 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 3:00 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
10.01.2022 **Winds Increasing for Blue Mountains for Monday** A cold front will cross southern New South Wales later today, bringing vigorous westerly winds to the southern ranges. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are possible tonight and early Monday.... For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible about parts of the Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands, Blue Mountains, Illawarra and South Coast late tonight and early Monday. Elevated locations in these areas are most susceptible. Winds are expected to ease during Monday as the cold front moves away to the southeast. Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Nerriga, Bombala, Perisher, Thredbo and Nimmitabel. 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. * 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. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21037.shtml
10.01.2022 **Includes Blue Mountains*** Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING SURF For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:48 pm Sunday, 9 August 2020. HEAVY RAIN IN THE ILLAWARRA. COASTAL WINDS AND SURF TO INCREASE SOUTH COAST TO MID NORTH COAST. A trough along the New South Wales coast is deepening with multiple low centres developing within the trough. This system is currently bringing widespread rain to the Illawarra Sydney coast and adjacent ranges, and is set to bring increased winds and surf along the coast from late this afternoon as one of the low centres make landfall. HEAVY RAINFALL, which is leading to RIVERINE FLOODING, may continue for the Illawarra this evening. The areas of heavy falls may extend to the Sydney Metropolitan, the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Coast late this afternoon or tonight depending on the position and the movement of the lows. Thunderstorms embedded in the rain or any development of a small scale low within the trough may exacerbate the rain rate leading to FLASH FLOODING. The rain should ease around late this evening as the trough starts to move northwards late tonight or early Monday. 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. * 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. * Dont 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.
10.01.2022 VIGOROUS WESTERLY WINDS TODAY AND SUNDAY Issued at 9:31 pm Saturday, 22 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. A low pressure system near Tasmania is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in vigorous westerly winds over eastern New South Wales today and Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about the Illawarra, parts of the Southern and Central Tablelands, and higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday morning, but ease by Sunday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn and Scone. SATURDAY Bellambi: 91km/h wind gust at 4:30 pm. 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. * 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 am AEST Sunday.
10.01.2022 We are experiencing the 'summer storm' season early this year with thunderstorms impacting the Blue Mountains on several occasions far this month. Volunteers of the NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit attended a tree that came down on a property causing damage to the roof at Springwood yesterday. For further information on what you should do during a storm, please visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//simple-things-/during-a-storm/
09.01.2022 Issued at 4:46 am Monday, 20 July 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in parts of Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. GUSTY WINDS IN THE SOUTHEAST A cold front is crossing southeastern New South Wales this morning, bringing vigorous westerly winds to the southern ranges. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible about parts of the Southern Tablelands, Blue Mountains and Illawarra districts early Monday morning. Elevated locations in these areas are most susceptible. Winds are expected to ease during Monday morning as the cold front moves away to the southeast. Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Katoomba, Goulburn and Nerriga. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Thredbo Top Station averaged about 70 to 80 km/h with a peak gust of 120 km/h recorded at 7:07pm Sunday. Perisher Valley AWS recorded a peak gust of 91 km/h at 9:14pm Sunday. High Range AWS (Wanganderry) recorded a peak gust of 89 km/h at 1:50am Monday. Mount Boyce AWS recorded a peak gust of 85 km/h at 4:37am Monday. 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. * 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 am AEST Monday.
09.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.... Issued at 5:20 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Berrima, High Range, Moss Vale, Sutton Forest and the area between Oberon and Taralga. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Picton, Yerranderie, Dapto, Bowral, the Nattai Tablelands and Robertson by 5:50 pm and Wollongong, Katoomba, Campbelltown, Bulli, Helensburgh and Pt Kembla by 6:20 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely. 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. * 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 6:20 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and parts of the Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Australian Capital Territory districts.
09.01.2022 Issued at 5:05 pm Saturday, 22 August 2020. VIGOROUS WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. A low pressure system near Tasmania is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in westerly winds intensifying over eastern New South Wales today and Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about the Illawarra, and parts of the Southern and Central Tablelands districts late this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds may also affect higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts late this afternoon or evening. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday morning, but ease by Sunday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba and Goulburn. SATURDAY Bellambi: 90km/h wind gust at 4:30pm. 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. * 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 AEST Saturday.
08.01.2022 Issued at 5:56 pm Thursday, 17 December 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Snowy Mountains and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Tenterfield, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Casino, Kyogle and Tabulam. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Hunter, Metropolitan, Snowy Mountains and parts of the Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong and Tamworth. 117mm recorded in the 2 hours to 11:45am at Bilambil Heights. 84mm recorded in the 2 hours to 11:15am at Boat Harbour. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover. * 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. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
08.01.2022 Volunteers of the NSW SES Nepean (Blue Mountains and Penrith Units) conducted a land search exercise near Warimoo on the weekend. The exercise task was to assist Police to locate a missing person that required our members to search in both suburban and rugged bush conditions. The exercise was used to put training to practice in testing our members ability in land search operations (both field and base management), map reading and to test on how to best to maintain radio communications in areas that have poor coverage. Thirty five members of the NSW SES attended the day which had great learning outcomes. The Blue Mountains Unit also has a number of members who are part of the Bush Search and Rescue (BSAR) Unit of the NSW SES, which has increased our ability to assist Police with a quick response in difficult searches into the future.
08.01.2022 Issued at 10:21 am Wednesday, 19 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NSW A vigorous cold front is moving across western New South Wales this morning, and will reach eastern districts this afternoon and evening. For far western New South Wales, including the Lower Western and parts of the Riverina and Upper Western: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this morning and early afternoon. For parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges between the Barrington Tops and the southern Alps: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from this afternoon through to Thursday morning. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, wind speeds could average 80 to 90 km/h and peak wind gusts could exceed 120 km/h. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease for far western New South Wales this afternoon and for eastern New South Wales during Thursday, although conditions will still remain very windy in both areas. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, Broken Hill and Thredbo Top. 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. * 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 AEST Wednesday. Warnings are also available through the Bureau of Meteorologys website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.
07.01.2022 Issued at 9:58 am Saturday, 28 November 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough will enter southwestern New South Wales late today, before tracking east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to develop late this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to coastal areas in the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease in Alpine areas during Sunday afternoon, and in remaining parts on Sunday evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma and Bombala. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Hunter and South West Slopes districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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. * 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.
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06.01.2022 Volunteers of the NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit shall be assisting Police and other service for a search for this person this weekend. If anyone has any information, please contact the NSW Police Force.
05.01.2022 VIGOROUS WESTERLY WINDS TODAY Issued at 4:09 am Sunday, 23 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. A complex low pressure system with its main centre over the southern Tasman Sea is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in vigorous westerly winds over eastern New South Wales today. DAMAGING WINDS averaging up to 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely to continue about the Illawarra, parts of the Southern and Central Tablelands, and higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts this morning. Winds are expected to ease below the warning threshold by this afternoon, although remaining fresh for the rest of today. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn and Scone. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. SATURDAY Bellambi: 91km/h wind gust at 4:30 pm. SUNDAY Albion Park: 87 km/h wind gust at 01:08 am. 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. * 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 am AEST Sunday.
04.01.2022 Issued at 10:10 am Sunday, 29 November 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS WINDS OVER EASTERN NSW TODAY A low pressure trough is crossing central and eastern New South Wales today, accompanied by vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are possible this morning and early afternoon. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected this morning and afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease during the evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma, Bombala, Newcastle and Maitland. Wind gusts recorded today: Braidwood 93 km/h Goulburn 89 km/h Cooma 87 km/h Nerriga 107 km/h Bombala 95 km/h Thredbo 107 km/h 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. * 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 Sunday.
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03.01.2022 Issued at 4:43 pm Friday, 21 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Vigorous westerly winds redeveloping in the east Another front is crossing the state today and Saturday morning, bringing a return of vigorous westerly winds. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely to develop over the higher parts of the Illawarra, Southern and Central Tablelands and Alps in the morning, before extending to the lower grounds of the Illawarra by late morning on Saturday. The areas of damaging winds are then likely to extend to the the higher grounds of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast later in the afternoon or evening. There is an outside chance of the damaging wind gusts affecting the Lower Hunter and Newcastle Metropolitan area too. Damaging winds are expected to continue at least till the first half of Sunday. BLIZZARDS are also possible over the elevated regions of 1200 metres in association with the stronger winds and snow, especially in the south. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Cabramurra, Selwyn and Khancoban. 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. * 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 AEST Friday.
03.01.2022 Recently, 89 volunteers of the NSW SES Blue Mountains Unit (Katoomba, Faulconbridge and Headquarters Facilities) were presented with the Premiers Bushfire Emergency Citation for their contribution and service during the 2019-20 emergency response.
03.01.2022 Issued at 5:21 pm Sunday, 26 July 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING SURF...Continue reading
03.01.2022 Huge thanks to everyone involved with our operation in the Grose Valley, Blue Mountains, last month. In particular, wed like to extend our thanks to NSW SES Bl...ue Mountains Unit for their exceptional logistics and base support, Blue Mountains Police Rescue, NSW Ambulance Special Operations, NSW RFS RAFT and local business Stay KCC for the kind use of their campground. Many different agencies and specialties, one team. See more
03.01.2022 Issued at 1:28 am Saturday, 31 October 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, South Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. A trough of low pressure is combining with an upper-level disturbance to generate unsettled conditions across eastern and southern NSW. 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 Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra and Goulburn. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Riverina and Lower Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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. 48kt (89 km/h) gust at Armidale at 5:54pm. 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 4:30 am. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
03.01.2022 Issued at 10:37 am Thursday, 3 September 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. WARM AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN RANGES Warm northwesterly winds are strengthening ahead of a cold front. This front is forecast to gradually cross New South Wales during Thursday and Friday, generating strong and gusty winds across southeastern New South Wales. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 kmh are possible for parts of the Southern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, South Coast and Illawarra forecast districts during Thursday morning and early afternoon. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 100 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are possible late this afternoon or evening. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Katoomba, Cooma and Bombala. Thredbo Top Station AWS has been recording mean wind speeds of 80 to 100 km/h from Wednesday morning, with a peak gust of 126 km/h recorded around 10pm Wednesday evening. 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. * 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 AEST Thursday.
02.01.2022 Winds are gusting over 80 kph across the Blue Mountains, and SES teams are currently responding to 30 calls for assistance.
02.01.2022 Issued at 1:44 pm Wednesday, 16 December 2020. 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 Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL 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 Lismore, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Armidale, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Moree, Dubbo and Wagga Wagga. 92mm in 2 hours to 1:15pm at Lismore. 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 4:45 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.
02.01.2022 ***** Includes Blue Mountains ***** Issued at 12:59 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected in western parts during Wednesday and in the east in the evening. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, Cobar and Broken Hill. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Metropolitan district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 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. * 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 AEST Tuesday.
01.01.2022 Issued at 8:52 pm Sunday, 26 July 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING SURF...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Issued at 1:16 pm Saturday, 31 October 2020 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Strong Winds and Possible Snow for Blue Mountains The NSW SES and supporting emergency service agencies are preparing for strong winds to impact the Central Tablelands from this Wednesday until the weekend. On Wednesday and Thursday, we are expecting winds may gust to 80 kph in the Blue Mountains. The significant concern is that recent rains have saturated the ground in many locations, which often softens the root systems of trees.... On Friday afternoon, there is a expectation of snow to fall across the Central Tablelands including the Blue Mountains. Depending on the amount of snow, this may affect transport infrastructure such as roads and rail throughout the day. Residents are asked to prepare their properties for high winds by securing any outdoor furniture and toys and check for dangerous branches or trees. As the weather forecasts may change quickly, the NSW SES will advise of any weather warnings in a timely manner. If you require assistance during a storm, contact the NSW SES on 132 500. For any electricity issues such as power lines down, you should contact your energy provider as soon as possible. For any life threatening emergencies, contact 000 as soon as possible.
01.01.2022 ***** Includes the Blue Mountains ***** Issued at 12:29 pm Friday, 21 August 2020. Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Vigorous westerly winds redeveloping in the east Another front is crossing the state today and Saturday morning, bringing a return of vigorous westerly winds. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely to develop over the higher parts of the Illawarra, Southern and Central Tablelands in the morning, before extending to the lower grounds of the Illawarra by late morning on Saturday. The areas of damaging winds are then likely to extend to the the higher grounds of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast later. There is an outside chance of the damaging wind gusts affecting the Lower Hunter and Newcastle Metropolitan area too. Damaging winds are expected to continue at least till the first half of Sunday. BLIZZARDS are also possible over the elevated regions of 1200 metres or above in south in association with the stronger winds and snow. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba and Goulburn. 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. * 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 AEST Friday.
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