Weather Warning

This warning affects:Lord Howe Island.

Severe Weather Warning for Lord Howe Island

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN28504

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:08 AM LHST on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Weather Situation

DAMAGING WINDS DEVELOPING DURING THE EVENING.

A strong north to northeasterly flow will develop late today ahead of a trough approaching from the west.

Damaging winds averaging 55 to 75 km/h and damaging wind gusts up to 100km/h are expected during the evening and overnight. Winds are expected to ease below the warning threshold on Wednesday.

The Lord Howe Island Police advise you:

    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.