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12:01 Jul 18 NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass and Thredbo
Details:
NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.
Issued at 11:59 am Wednesday, 18 July 2018. BLUSTERING WESTERLY WINDS FOR ELEVATED PARTS OF SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES.
Weather Situation: West to northwesterly winds are expected to increase ahead of a cold front which will cross the state between Thursday and Friday.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are possible for elevated areas above 1900 metres from early Thursday morning.
Winds are expected to ease with the passage of the front early on Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass and Thredbo.
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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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11:25 Jul 18 VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Ararat, Kyneton, Ballarat, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Falls Creek
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VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:24 am Wednesday, 18 July 2018.
Weather Situation: North to northwesterly winds are expected to increase ahead of a cold front which will cross the State on Thursday.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop over western parts of the warning area tonight, then extend eastwards early Thursday.
Over Alpine areas, peak gusts of 110 km/h are possible.
Winds are expected to ease over most of the warning area by Thursday afternoon, although Alpine areas not expected to ease until late Thursday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Ararat, Kyneton, Ballarat, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Falls Creek. 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 clear of fallen power lines;
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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10:04 Jul 18 TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. All of Tasmania
Details:
TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:00 am Wednesday, 18 July 2018.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ACROSS TASMANIA WEDNESDAY EVENING AND THURSDAY MORNING
Weather Situation: A strong northwesterly airstream develops across Tasmania today as a vigorous cold front crosses the state this evening and early Thursday..
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h, are possible across the west of Tasmania this afternoon, extending to the remainder of the state this evening. Gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible at exposed costal locations and elevated terrain.
Winds in the west and south (including Hobart) ease below the 'damaging' threshold early Thursday morning, then clear the remainder of the state by late Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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Significant Weather Threat Map Wednesday, 18 July 2018
TAS: A SEVERE weather warning remains in effect for parts of TAS today as strong north-westerly winds strengthen ahead of an approaching cold front. Gusts of up to and exceeding 100km/h will be possible, particularly for exposed coastal locations and elevated terrain. Showers and isolated thunderstorm activity will be possible across the west coast late this afternoon and overnight. Small hail is possible.
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15:27 Jul 17 VIC Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds. Central, North Central, Parts of North East, West, South Gippsland Forecast Districts
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VIC Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Central, North Central and parts of North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:23 pm Tuesday, 17 July 2018. Weather Situation: A strong cold front is crossing Victoria.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Kyneton, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh.
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 clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors if possible. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * If you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees * Listen to the radio for storm updates * Switch off your computer and electrical appliances
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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14:50 Jul 17 VIC Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds. Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula, Western, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Parts of Western Port, Northern Local Warning Areas
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Melbourne Area Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula, Western, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and parts of Western Port and Northern Local Warning Areas.
Issued at 2:47 pm Tuesday, 17 July 2018.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:45 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Bannockburn, Daylesford and Meredith. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Geelong City, Queenscliff and Torquay by 3:15 pm and Melton, Rosebud, St Albans, Sunbury and Werribee by 3:45 pm. Damaging winds are likely.
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 clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors if possible. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * If you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees * Listen to the radio for storm updates * Switch off your computer and electrical appliances
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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14:37 Jul 17 VIC Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds. Kyneton, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh
Details:
VIC Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Central and parts of North Central Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:35 pm Tuesday, 17 July 2018. Weather Situation: A strong cold front is crossing Victoria.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh.
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 clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors if possible. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * If you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees * Listen to the radio for storm updates * Switch off your computer and electrical appliances
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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12:24 Jul 17 TAS Flood Watch: North West, North East, Eastern and Central Tasmania
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TAS Flood Watch: North West, North East, Eastern and Central Tasmania
... Issued at 12:14 pm EST on Tuesday 17 July 2018
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 1
Multiple cold fronts will cross Tasmania over the coming three days bringing high rainfall totals. Widespread minor flooding is possible.
A series of vigorous cold fronts will cross the State this week. Highest rainfall totals are expected during Tuesday evening, and from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
Most catchments are wet from recent rainfall.
Three-day rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100 mm in the west, north west, parts of the central plateau, and along the Western Tiers. Widespread 30-80 mm totals are forecast for the north and north east catchments, and Huon catchment. Snow is likely at higher elevations.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Meander River. Widespread river rises are expected as a result of the forecast rainfall. Minor flooding is likely to develop at a number of locations.
Localised flooding is possible in small creeks and low-lying areas that receive heavy rainfall.
Further catchment specific warnings will be issued if and when required.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
North Esk River South Esk River Macquarie River Ringarooma River North Coastal Rivers Tamar (Launceston) Mersey River Forth River Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers Arthur River Huon River Derwent River Jordan River
Flood warnings have been issued for the following catchments: Meander River
Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat…/floods/flood WarningServices.shtml
For the latest warnings see www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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11:04 Jul 17 TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. All of Tasmania
Details:
TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:59 am Tuesday, 17 July 2018. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ACROSS TASMANIA DURING THIS AFTERNOON, THEN AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
Weather Situation: A strong northwesterly airstream develops across Tasmania as a vigorous cold front crosses this afternoon, then again as another vigorous front crosses Wednesday evening.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 100 to 110 km/h, are possible across all of Tasmania from around midday today until early this evening. Gusts in excess of 110 km/h are possible at exposed costal locations and elevated terrain above 700 metres. Winds ease a little and shift westerly by early this evening, however another strong northwesterly airstream develops again on Wednesday afternoon.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h, are possible across parts of the east, the west, and the north coast of Tasmania during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible at exposed costal locations and elevated terrain.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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10:39 Jul 17 NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains
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NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:37 am Tuesday, 17 July 2018. GUSTY WINDS FOR THE SOUTHEAST TODAY
An approaching cold front will generate vigorous west to northwesterly winds today. The front is expected to cross the southeast of NSW later in the evening, or early Wednesday, with winds behind the front shifting west to southwesterly and moderating.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are likely today for alpine areas above 1900 metres.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible in areas below 1900 metres this afternoon and evening. BLIZZARDS are possibe for apline areas above 1400 metres.
The National Parks Service of NSW recommends that people consider postponing back country travel until conditions improve. Conditions are expected to gradually ease later tonight.
Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Goulburn, Mount Ginini, and Thredbo. Thredbo AWS has recorded an average wind speed of 92km/h this morning.
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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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08:30 Jul 17 SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Port Lincoln, Kingscote, Maitland, Clare, Murray Bridge, Keith, Mount Gambier
Details:
SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast and Flinders districts.
Issued at 8:28 am Tuesday, 17 July 2018. WINDY AS STRONG COLD FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS SA.
Weather Situation: Strong to gale force northwesterly winds are occurring ahead of a cold front over Yorke Peninsula at 8 am and moving rapidly east. The front is expected to affect the Adelaide area from about 8:30 am, with the main front expected in Adelaide between 9 and 10 am, bringing squally winds and showers.
Ahead of the front, damaging northwesterly winds, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h, are likely, mostly about elevated parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, southern Flinders Ranges and adjacent eastern slopes.
Damaging winds, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are also expected across the warning area with the passage of the cold front, and for a period following the front.
Locations which may be affected include the Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Port Lincoln, Kingscote, Maitland, Clare, Murray Bridge, Keith and Mount Gambier. Winds are expected to ease over Eyre Peninsula around midday Tuesday, and in most other areas during the afternoon.
There have been multiple reports of trees down about the Mount Lofty Ranges overnight. Gusts of 90 to 95 km/h have been recorded at Hindmarsh Island, Point Avoid, Cape Borda and Stenhouse Bay this morning.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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Significant Weather Threat Map Tuesday, 17 July 2018
NSW: Strong to gusty winds are expected to develop about the southern and southeastern parts of the state adjacent the VIC border. A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING is current for DAMAGING WINDS for people in parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. Winds to 120km/h are likely for alpine regions of NSW during today before easing overnight into tomorrow.
... VIC: A strong cold front is forecast to sweep through the majority of the state today from the west. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to produce localised damaging winds and hail. A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING is current for people in the Central, Mallee, South West, North Central, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera, East Gippsland, Northern Country and the North East forecast districts.
TAS: A very strong cold front is forecast to sweep across the state today with thunderstorms likely for the north and west during the evening. A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS is current for every district of Tasmania currently. Peak wind gusts to 100km/h are likely about the exposed coast and elevated and mountainous terrain today.
SA: A strong cold front is forecast to sweep through southern and southeastern portions of the state today with possible thunderstorms producing localised damaging winds and hail. A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS is current for people in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, West Coast and Flinders forecast districts.
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08:02 Jul 17 VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon, All Alpine Resorts
Details:
VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Central, Mallee, South West, North Central, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera and parts of East Gippsland, Northern Country and North East Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:04 am Tuesday, 17 July 2018. Weather Situation: A cold front will cross Victoria on Tuesday. Northerly winds are expected to strengthen ahead of the front, then shift west to northwesterly following the front.
DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are forecast to develop over the warning area Tuesday morning and early afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 120km/h are likely over Alpine areas (above 1000 metres elevation).
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over western parts of the warning area during Tuesday afternoon and evening, however will remain possible over the southwest coast as a result of continuing showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne and Traralgon and all Alpine Resorts.
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 clear of fallen power lines;
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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Watch as this 'Firenado" creates a Waterspout over the river captured by Chris and Anne Mackie from the side of the Colorado River in the US last Saturday. It's not too often you see events such as these.

Southern Australia braces for a series of strong cold fronts 16th July 2018 A series of cold fonts are expected to move across parts of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania over the next several days.
During Tuesday, the first substantial front is likely to sweep across southern Australia with damaging north-westerly winds. Gusts of up to and exceeding 100km/h are possible, particularly across exposed coastal location and elevated terrain.
... Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected during Tuesday, with small hail being likely.
Behind this initial front, a burst of westerly winds is expected, before shifting back to the north-west ahead of a secondary front during Wednesday. This is likely to re-enforce strong to potentially damaging wind gusts to parts of eastern VIC, southern NSW and TAS late Wednesday and into Thursday. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, along with the potential for small hail.
Western parts of Tasmania are likely to see widespread falls of 20-60mm over the next 5 days with isolated heavy falls of up to and exceeding 100mm possible, which may lead to localised flash flooding, creek and river rises. Very cold temperatures are expected, particularly later into the week, has prompted numerous sheep grazier warnings for SA, TAS and VIC with the loss of livestock possible.
Snow is possible to elevations above 700m in western Tasmania over the next few days, while further snow falls of up to 30cm will be possible across the Alpine resorts in Victoria and southern NSW through to the end of the week.
Image 1, EC surface wind gusts, 3pm Tuesday 17th July 2018. Image 2, EC 5 day accumulated rainfall totals. Images via windy.com
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14:09 Jul 16 SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Pt Lincoln, Kingscote, Maitland, Adelaide, Murray Bridge, Keith, Mt Gambier, Adelaide Hills, Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor, Robe
Details:
SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast, Flinders and Riverland districts.
Issued at 2:01 pm Monday, 16 July 2018. WINDY OVERNIGHT AND ON TUESDAY AS COLD FRONT CROSSES SA..
Weather Situation: Strong to gale force northwesterly winds develop over parts of South Australia overnight, ahead of a cold front which moves rapidly across the State on Tuesday. The front is expected in the Adelaide area mid to late Tuesday morning, bringing squally winds and showers.
Damaging northwesterly winds, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h, are forecast to develop about the Mount Lofty Ranges and adjacent eastern slopes, and near western and southern coasts, after midnight tonight. These damaging winds are expected to extend north to the Flinders Ranges on Tuesday morning.
Localised damaging winds, averaging 50 to 65 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are also forecast across the whole warning area for a period near and following the passge of the front on Tuesday.
Locations which may be affected include the Adelaide Hills, Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor and Robe overnight, extending to Port Lincoln, Kingscote, Maitland, Adelaide, Clare, Murray Bridge, Keith and Mount Gambier Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease over Eyre Peninsula around midday Tuesday, and in most other areas during Tuesday afternoon.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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Wow, what a sight to behold! The Cudgegong River in NSW makes for some difficult canoeing during winter. 😂😂🌬️🌬️🌡️🌡️
Great video by Matty Evans.

11:08 Jul 16 TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Tasmania
Details:
TAS Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 16 July 2018. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ACROSS TASMANIA DURING TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Weather Situation: A very strong northwesterly airstream develops across Tasmania during Tuesday as a cold front crosses in the afternoon. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h, are possible across all of Tasmania from around midday on Tuesday till early Tuesday evening.
Winds then ease a little and shift westerly by early Tuesday evening, however another strong northwesterly airstream develops again on Wednesday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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10:53 Jul 16 NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Braidwood, Goulburn, Mount Ginini, and Thredbo.
Details:
NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:51 am Monday, 16 July 2018. GUSTY WINDS FOR THE SOUTHEAST ON TUESDAY
An approaching cold front will generate vigorous west to northwesterly winds about the southeast on Tuesday. This front is expected to cross the south of the state during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are likely for alpine areas above 1900 metres from Tuesday morning.
DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon. Winds are expected to ease later on Tuesday night, or in the early hours of Wednesday. Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Goulburn, Mount Ginini, and Thredbo.
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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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08:41 Jul 16 WA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Albany, Mount Barker, Augusta, Bremer Bay, Walpole, Windy Harbour
Details:
WA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds
... For people in South Coastal and parts of South West districts.
Issued at 8:40 am Monday, 16 July 2018. Damaging winds are expected near the south coast today with the passage of a strong cold front.
Weather Situation: A strong cold front will move through southern parts of the State during Monday. Showers associated with the front may produce DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to develop over coastal areas to the west of Albany by 11am Monday, before extending through the remainder of the warning area by 3pm Monday. Conditions should then start to ease from the west during Monday evening.
Tides between Augusta and Bremer Bay are likely to rise ABOVE THE NORMAL HIGH TIDE MARK with VERY ROUGH SEAS and POTENTIAL FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS. DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS are likely which could cause beach erosion.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Mount Barker, Augusta, Bremer Bay, Walpole and Windy Harbour. People in the south of WA experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live. * Assess your home, car and property for damage. * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: http://www.ewn.com.au/support/
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Best page to keep informed on how the weather will be. Great � work

Best page to keep informed on how the weather will be. Great � work