A TROUGH of low pressure is crossing southeast New South Wales this morning, accompanied by a vigorous west to northwesterly airstream, locally reaching gales force.
Damaging winds averaging around 60 km/h with peak gusts to 90 km/h are forecast for parts of the Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Southern Tablelands and Illawarra forecast districts today, particularly higher parts.
A wind gust of 120 km/h was reported from Thredbo top station overnight.
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.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Severe Weather Warning issued. Gale-force winds for parts of southeast NSW today.
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— BOM ACT (@BOM_ACT) November 26, 2015
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