Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 11:20 AM EST on Thursday 09 April 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 10 April 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 09 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Batemans Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 10 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:54 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging winds for elevated parts of the southeast from Thursday evening.

Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds aloft will increase during this evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to ease and tend westerly following the passage of the front Friday afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS above 1400 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop from late Thursday evening.
For areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are likely to develop on Thursday evening.
For the eastern part of the warning area above 1000 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop from Friday morning after sunrise.
Winds are expected to ease in the Snowy Mountains by early Friday afternoon and in the eastern parts by Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Nimmitabel, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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 AEST Thursday.
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 South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:54 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging winds for elevated parts of the southeast from Thursday evening.

Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds aloft will increase during this evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds will begin to ease and tend westerly following the passage of the front Friday afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS above 1400 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop from late Thursday evening.
For areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are likely to develop on Thursday evening.
For the eastern part of the warning area above 1000 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop from Friday morning after sunrise.
Winds are expected to ease in the Snowy Mountains by early Friday afternoon and in the eastern parts by Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Nimmitabel, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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 AEST Thursday.
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.