5-Day Operational Risk Outlook

Acme Renewables Ltd — Windfarm Stage 2 Construction · Central Tablelands, NSW

ValidThursday 9 July - Monday 13 July 2026
Issued07:00 Thursday 9 July 2026
ForecasterTahlia S.
ConfidenceModerate

Synopsis

A cold front crosses the region Friday bringing a burst of strong north-westerly winds ahead of it and showers behind. Conditions ease over the weekend before a secondary trough arrives Monday. The main operational concerns are wind for lifting operations Friday and wet ground following weekend showers.

Risk outlook

Thu9 Jul Fri10 Jul Sat11 Jul Sun12 Jul Mon13 Jul
Conditions Partly cloudyWindy, late showerShowers, coldMostly sunnyIncreasing cloud
Temp 3°C / 13°C6°C / 15°C2°C / 9°C-1°C / 11°C1°C / 12°C
Wind NW 15-20 km/hNW 30-45 km/h g60SW 20-30 km/hSW 10-15 km/hN 15-25 km/h
Precip 10%60% / 2-6 mm70% / 3-8 mm5%30% late
Crane lifts (blade) Low SevereNo lifts after 10:00 HighSW gusts marginal Low ModerateWinds building pm
Concrete pours Low ModerateRain from 15:00 HighShowers all day Low Low
Site access / haulage Low Low ModerateWet tracks ModerateGreasy tracks am Low
Working at heights Low HighGusts >40 km/h Moderate Low Low
Low risk Moderate risk High risk Severe risk

Daily commentary

Thursday 9 Jul

A good working day. Winds stay below thresholds for all lifts.

Friday 10 Jul

Front crosses mid-afternoon. Gusts likely exceed 40 km/h at hub height from late morning - recommend completing lifts before 10:00.

Sunday 12 Jul

Early frost; access tracks may remain greasy after Saturday's rain.

Further outlook & notes

Next week looks more settled from Tuesday as a ridge builds. Next outlook issued 07:00 Friday.