Severe Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf for Lord Howe Island Issued at 04:39 AM LHST on Saturday 30 August 2025 DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS FROM THE LATE AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY Weather Situation A low pressure system to the south of the island is travelling eastwards bringing with it damaging surf and gusty winds to the island from the southwest. Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, are likely to produce significant beach erosion. ## The NSW State Emergency Services advise you: - Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items - Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the Lord howe Island Police on [02] 6563 2199. 11 am LHST This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly. [close]