Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:01 pm Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

Localised damaging wind gusts occurring this afternoon and early evening.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system west of Tasmania is moving north as a cold front moves further off the NSW coast into the Tasman Sea. These two systems are combining to produce strong west to northwesterly flow over southeastern NSW.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are possible in the warning area this afternoon and early evening, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. These winds should ease during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Kiama, Ulladulla and Huskisson.
94 km/h wind gust recorded at Bellambi at 4:28 pm.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Shellharbour Airport at 2:13 pm.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Badgerys Creek Airport at 1:08 pm.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:01 pm Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

Localised damaging wind gusts occurring this afternoon and early evening.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system west of Tasmania is moving north as a cold front moves further off the NSW coast into the Tasman Sea. These two systems are combining to produce strong west to northwesterly flow over southeastern NSW.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are possible in the warning area this afternoon and early evening, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. These winds should ease during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Kiama, Ulladulla and Huskisson.
94 km/h wind gust recorded at Bellambi at 4:28 pm.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Shellharbour Airport at 2:13 pm.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Badgerys Creek Airport at 1:08 pm.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:49 PM EDT on Tuesday 04 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and westerly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Illawarra, South Coast and Central Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, Riverina and Lower Western forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Northern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, Riverina and Lower Western forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Tuesday.