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Isolated west to southwesterly DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible from the late afternoon along and immediately behind the cold front over the far western Riverina, and Lower Western district to the west of Balranald. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds everywhere by late this evening. Locations which may be affected include Broken Hill, Wentworth, Menindee and Balranald.Severe Weather Warningfor DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 4:45 pm Thursday, 26 December 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 11:00 pm AEDT Thursday.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