Weather Warning

This warning affects:Australian Capital Territory, Snowy Mountains, South Coast, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:50 AM EST on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds continuing to develop over parts of NSW this morning.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen this morning as a cold front approaches from the west. The front is expected to cross southeast NSW during the afternoon and evening, with a corresponding easing of winds in the wake of the system.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 125 km/h are possible.

For the remainder of the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and adjacent districts: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h.

Damaging winds are expected to continue throughout today before easing from the west during the afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Bombala, Thredbo, Selwyn, Adaminaby, Mount Ginini and Nimmitabel.

A wind gust of 95 km/h at Perisher Valley at 02:53 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

  • * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
  • * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
  • * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
  • * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
  • * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
  • * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
  • * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

Warnings are 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 warnings being broadcast regularly.