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DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h are expected to develop along the northeast coast overnight tonight into Saturday morning, with peak gusts of around 90 km/h expected in these coastal parts as well as along the Border Ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the late afternoon and early evening of Saturday. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to accompany this system, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers districts. The latest watches and warnings for NSW can be found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Ballina, Yamba, Woolgoolga and Sawtell.Severe Weather Warningfor DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 10:48 pm Friday, 27 September 2024.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.The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.Warning to Sheep GraziersNext issue: 11:00 am EST Saturday

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology