For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from early Tuesday morning over southern ranges before extending to the Blue Mountains later in the morning. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning. For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 125 km/h are possible from early Tuesday morning. BLIZZARD conditions are forecast over alpine areas above 1900 metres from Tuesday morning. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Conditions will ease for a period on Tuesday evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning. For NORTHERN RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from late Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday morning. Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease from the north by around midday on Wednesday. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station, Katoomba, Braidwood, Ebor, Nowendoc, Barrington Tops, Yarrowitch, Lithgow, Jenolan Caves and Bilpin.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains. * 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
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