Waarschuwingen, Yaouk Gap

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 100km/h are likely during Friday, easing during the afternoon. For the SOUTH COAST RANGES and parts of the ILLAWARRA: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 90 km/h are possible from late Friday morning, easing by the evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Nerriga, Perisher Valley and Thredbo Top Station. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Australian Capital Territory district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Sustained 83 km/h winds were observed at Thredbo Top Station at 8:30 pm. Sustained 63 km/h winds were observed at Gudgenby at 12:00 pm. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Issued at 5:13 am Friday, 3 July 2026. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains. * 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 flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au). The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Friday. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. Warning to Sheep Graziers Next issue: 11:00 am EST Friday