Rock Flat, New South Wales, Australia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong Wind Warning for Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Gale Warning for Eden Coast

For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and SOUTHEAST COASTAL RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible this morning. For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres, winds increase to average 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h.
For the BLUE MOUNTAINS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible from around sunrise this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds late this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Oberon, Thredbo, Jenolan Caves, Taralga and Araluen.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.