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 10:47 PM LHDT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 DAMAGING SURF FROM WEDNESDAY Weather Situation A low pressure system located northeast of the island and is forecasted to move southwards towards the east of Lord Howe Island early Wednesday morning, before moving southeast away from the Island on Thursday. DAMAGING SURF with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, particularly about east facing beaches, from late Wednesday morning, easing early Thursday morning. - 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. 05am LHDT 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.