Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

Issued at 10:28 am Friday, 23 August 2024.

Damaging winds possible over Alpine areas on Saturday.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds aloft will strengthen during Saturday morning ahead of a surface trough moving eastwards into NSW overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over the Snowy Mountains from early Saturday morning. DAMAGING WINDS may average 80 km/h for areas above 1900m.

Winds are expected to ease during Saturday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, and Thredbo Top Station.

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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.