The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds for people in the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts.
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A trough over southwest NSW is expected to cross the southeast this morning with localised gale force winds likely, particularly about higher parts.
Damaging winds around 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 km/h are forecast for parts of the Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Southern Tablelands and Illawarra forecast districts, particularly higher parts.
Wind gust of 120 km/h have already been reported from Thredbo top station at 11 pm Wednesday.
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.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Thursday.
