NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Priority
NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Damaging Winds
For people in the
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, ACT, Alpine areas of the South West Slopes, and higher parts of the South Coast and Illawarra districts.
Issued at 4:00 pm on Friday 10 August 2007
Synoptic Situation: 3:00 pm EST Friday
A high pressure ridge extends over northern NSW, while a deep low is expected to pass south of Tasmania over the next couple of days. A vigorous west to northwest airstream over southeastern NSW.
Winds are likely continue to average over 63 km/h at times tonight and Saturday with gusts over 90 km/h. Winds averaging over 80 km/hr with gusts in excess of 125 km/h are likely above 1900 metres.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that people consider postponing back country travel until conditions improve.
Keep clear of fallen trees and powerlines.
For emergency help ring the SES [NSW and ACT] on telephone number 132 500.
