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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Southern Tablelands, Lower Western, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:47 am Wednesday, 22 January 2020.

VIGOROUS WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY

Weather Situation
Strong to gale force winds are forecast for parts of southern and western New South Wales later today and Thursday, as a cold front approaches from the west. This front will enter the state's southwest this evening, continuing through central and southeastern areas during Thursday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
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For the Lower Western, Upper Western and Riverina districts: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h, with gusts to 90 km/h, are possible this afternoon and evening. Gusts are most likely with thunderstorm activity.
These winds are likely to generate areas of raised dust, possibly thick, thereby reducing visibility.
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For areas above 1500 metres in the Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes districts: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts to 90 km/h, are expected to develop this evening, likely continuing into Thursday. In Alpine locations above 1900 metres, winds may average 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts to 120 km/h.
Later this evening and into Thursday, DAMAGING WINDS may extend about the Southern Tablelands, southern parts of the Central Tablelands, and western parts of the Illawarra and South Coast districts.
Trees and branches in fire-affected areas may be more susceptible to falling than usual.
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Locations which may be affected include Broken Hill, Menindee, Balranald, Wentworth, Fowlers Gap, Cabramurra, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Fire Weather Warning

for North Western, South Western and Far Western fire areas

Issued at 04:10 AM EDT on Wednesday 22 January 2020

Weather Situation
High temperatures and gusty winds will bring elevated fire dangers to the western inland today.

For the rest of Wednesday 22 January:
Severe Fire Danger for the following areas:
North Western, South Western and Far Western

The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:53 PM EDT on Tuesday 21 January 2020
Flood Watch Number: 1

Flood waters from the Upper Paroo River are expected to extend to New South Wales and cause minor flooding at Willara Crossing later this week.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach the minor flood level (0.70 metres) later this week.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT on Thursday 23 January 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.92,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 21/01/20
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.44,Steady,11:15 AM TUE 21/01/20
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,0.82,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 21/01/20

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.