Avisos, Newcastle

For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible today. For parts of the ILLAWARRA COAST from Bulli to Kiama: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h may develop this evening. For NORTHERN RANGES above 1000m: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this evening. Winds are expected to ease about the Southern and Central Tablelands and Illawarra early Friday morning, and the remainder of the warning area by late Friday morning. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Goulburn, Nowra, Katoomba, Bowral, Braidwood, Dorrigo, Drake, Ebor, Nowendoc, Barrington Tops and Bulli. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Issued at 10:59 am Thursday, 4 June 2026. 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). The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.