While temperatures dropped over the following days, winds continued to peak at 70kmh through to Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology . 

Although the State Emergency Services and the Rural Fire Service were glad to report minimal damage over this time, some didn’t survive the extreme weather.

One such victim was an old horse shed at Kalaru. The eye-catching icon alongside Tathra Road has now been reduced to a pile of tin and timber. 

Bev Koellner is the owner of the shed, and said it was definitely over 90, and possibly over 100 years old. 

“I couldn’t tell you how many people have stopped to take photos of it over the years, so it’s a shame to see it go,” she said. 

The shed had been weakened by the loss of its structural timber slabs, which had been stolen some years ago. 

“I’m actually impressed it’s lasted this long, we’ve never done any repairs to it, but those winds were the final straw.”

SES services responded to a downed tree in Fairview St, Bega, but were glad to report minimal damage. 

“It’s good news considering the circumstances, it could be because people are more prepared after the past windy conditions that we’ve had,” SES spokesperson Terri Langendam said. 

She recommended people should still stay alert over the next few days as the windy conditions begin to taper off. 

Far South Coast RFS community safety officer Marty Webster said the fire danger rating was at Very High due to Sunday’s high winds. 

A fire in Nethercote kept the RFS busy on Tuesday, after winds swept a pile burn out of control. 

“They had a permit and they were doing everything right, but strong winds meant it got away from them,” Mr Webster said. 

“It had the potential to be really bad, but we managed to bring it under control.”

Mr Webster urged people to not underestimate the weather at this time of year, and pointed out the Blue Mountain fires of 2013 started under similar conditions.  

“It can be misleading, because you can look out your window to a cold, clear and still morning, but if you don’t check the wind warnings, you’re in for a big surprise,” he said.

The RFS assisted with some fallen trees near Bodalla, but Mr Webster was glad to say damage was not as extensive as expected. 

Although winds are easing over the next few days, Mr Webster predicts the fire danger rating will remain at High.