Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Severe Weather Warning
for damaging winds and destructive winds
for people in the Riverina and Snowy Mountains forecast districts.
Issued at 6:43 pm EST on Monday 19 September 2011.
Weather Situation
A cold front lies from Fowler's Gap to about Swan Hill and is expected to
extend from about Deniliquin to Tibooburra at 9 pm. Strong gusty northwesterly
winds are ahead of the change, gradually easing behind the change.
Destructive winds averaging 50 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are
possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains forecast district tonight and early
Tuesday.
Alpine Peaks may experience winds averaging 80 km/h with peak gusts around 125
km/h
Damaging winds averaging 30 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are forecast
for parts of the Riverina forecast district this evening.
The severe weather warning for parts of the Lower Western forecast district has
been cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further
warnings will be issued if necessary.
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 clear of fallen power lines.
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Monday.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at
http://www.bom.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or call 1300 659 218.
The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being
broadcast regularly.