Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf And Damaging Winds for Lord Howe Island Issued at 04:43 AM LHDT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 DAMAGING SURF AND DAMAGING WINDS FROM WEDNESDAY Weather Situation A low pressure system near New Caledonia is forecast to move southwards towards Lord Howe Island on Tuesday and Wednesday, before moving southeast away from the Island on Thursday. DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 100km/hr may impact the island from late Wednesday morning, before easing early Thursday morning. DAMAGING SURF with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone from late Wednesday morning, easing early Thursday morning. - Stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors. - Stay at least 8 metres clear of any fallen power lines. - Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas. - Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the Lord Howe Island Police on [02] 6563 2199. 11am 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.