Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in South West Slopes and parts of Southern Tablelands, Riverina and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Friday, 6 December 2024.

Heavy rainfall developing about parts of the south overnight into Saturday.

Weather Situation: A strengthening moist northwesterly airstream will promote areas of heavy rainfall about parts of the south, and damaging winds about alpine areas as a trough crosses overnight into Saturday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast about the far eastern Riverina, South West Slopes and Plains, western Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands during Saturday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 45 to 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 80 mm possible.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peaks gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during Saturday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Yass, Young, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, Tumut, Khancoban and Thredbo Top Station.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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.