Severe Winds Cause Damage Across ACT

On 2 September 2024, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) faced severe winds that reached speeds of up to 60 km/h, resulting in notable damage across the region.

The ACT State Emergency Service (SES) has been actively engaged in cleanup operations, having received approximately 55 requests for assistance over the last 72 hours, beginning from Friday morning.

The strong winds led to fallen trees and branches that obstructed roads and damaged residential properties, including roofs and verandahs.

Residents were warned against parking under trees, as the risk of falling limbs posed a significant danger.

Emergency crews from SES and ACT Fire & Rescue worked diligently to respond to these incidents in a timely manner.

Furthermore, many ACT residents experienced power outages in several areas including Latham, Scullin in the north, and Waramanga and Wanniassa in the south, affecting a total of 139 households.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a weather warning early in the day concerning damaging winds associated with a low-pressure system moving from Bass Strait and a cold front impacting southern to central New South Wales.

According to the Bureau, the risk of damaging winds is expected to decrease by the evening, lowering to speeds of 25 to 35 km/h.

Looking ahead, the cold front is likely to bring frosty conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, while temperatures are anticipated to rise to 22 and 24 degrees on Thursday and Friday, respectively.