Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For all of NSW Waters
Issued at 3:20 pm EST on Saturday 30 August 2008

Synoptic situation
A cold front with associated low to the south expected to move over the
southwestern Tasman Sea later on Sunday. N/NW winds increasing along NSW coast.

Strong Wind Warning
For the South Coast, From Gabo Island to Ulladulla

NW/NE wind reaching 25/30 knots, chiefly offshore. Seas 2 to 3 metres. Swell to
2 metres.

UPDATED Strong Wind Warning
For the Far North Coast, Mid North Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney and Illawarra
Coast, From Ulladulla to Point Danger

NW/NE winds increasing to 25/30 knots during Sunday, chiefly offshore. Sea
rising 2 to 3 metres. Swell to 1.5 metres.

The next warning will be issued by 11 pm Saturday

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here,
and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

NSW Sheep Graziers Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Issued at 1425 on Saturday the 30th of August 2008
Graziers are advised of impending COLD, WET and WINDY weather in the
following districts for Sunday:

NORTHERN TABLELANDS
NORTHWEST SLOPES AND PLAINS
CENTRAL WEST SLOPES AND PLAINS
Rain is expected to increase Saturday night and N/NW winds to freshen early
Sunady ahead of cool , fresh W/SW change later in the day.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
NSW

Priority
NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Damaging/Hazardous Winds
For people in the Alpine areas of: ACT, South West Slopes and Southern
Tablelands.
Issued at 9:50 am on Saturday 30 August 2008

Synoptic Situation: 9:00 am EST Saturday
A cold front expected to move across the Alpine areas Sunday afternoon or
evening.

Northwest winds ahead of the front are expected to increase during Saturday
afternoon and evening to average over 65 km/h with peak wind gusts expected to
exceed 90 km/h. In areas above 1900 metres winds are expected to average over 80
km/h with peak wind gusts expected to exceed 125 km/h.

Emergency services advise you to keep clear of fallen power lines, stay indoors
away from windows and keep children indoors.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that people consider
postponing back country travel until conditions improve.

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW and ACT] on telephone
number 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 05:00 pm Saturday

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.