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Harmful winds averaging 50 to 60 km / h with gusts over 90 km / h are possible overnight until tomorrow morning, October 16, 2021. The warning was issued on October 15, 2021 at 3:26 p.m. Also read: Higher terrain in the warning area is most at risk. A complex low pressure system over southeast Australia spans multiple troughs that will stretch east through the south of the state overnight. This weather pattern leads to strong westerly to northwesterly winds. Bowral and Goulburn are likely to be affected by the high winds. The state emergency service advises people: We depend on subscription income to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here for the Highlands and here for the Tablelands. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.
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Harmful winds averaging 50 to 60 km / h with gusts over 90 km / h are possible overnight until tomorrow morning, October 16, 2021.
The warning was issued on October 15, 2021 at 3:26 p.m.
Higher terrain within the warning area is most at risk.
A complex low pressure system over southeast Australia spans multiple troughs that will stretch east through the south of the state overnight.
This weather pattern leads to strong westerly to northwesterly winds.
Bowral and Goulburn are likely to be affected by the high winds.
The state emergency service advises that people:
- Move vehicles in cover or from trees.
- Secure or stow loose items around the house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least 8 meters away from dropped power lines or objects that could be live, such as B. Fences.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more prone to fall.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavor Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as stated on your electricity bill.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed after bushfires.
- For emergency assistance in the event of floods and storms, call your local SES unit on 132 500.