Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds occurring over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing during the early afternoon.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range this morning. Winds are expected to ease during early afternoon.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
Locations which may be affected include Cabramurra.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday; peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds occurring over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing during the early afternoon.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range this morning. Winds are expected to ease during early afternoon.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
Locations which may be affected include Cabramurra.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday; peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.