Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 7:20 am Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Damaging winds across southeastern parts of the state. Blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A vigorous west to northwesterly airstream continues over parts of the southeast of the state as a series of cold fronts crosses the region, with blizzards possible over the alpine peaks.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For parts of the the ILLAWARRA, including WOLLONGONG:
Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible, easing during this morning.
For parts of the BLUE MOUNTAINS:
Northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h have eased for now but are possible again from this morning until later in the afternoon.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h have eased for now but are expected to develop again during the morning and continue in to Friday night.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1900m.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bowral, Katoomba, Kiama, Thredbo, Perisher and Bulli.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Bellambi at 11:53pm Wednesday.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 11:26pm Wednesday.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 11:23 Wednesday.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Cabramurra at 5:24pm Wednesday.

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

Issued at 7:20 am Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Damaging winds across southeastern parts of the state. Blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A vigorous west to northwesterly airstream continues over parts of the southeast of the state as a series of cold fronts crosses the region, with blizzards possible over the alpine peaks.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For parts of the the ILLAWARRA, including WOLLONGONG:
Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible, easing during this morning.
For parts of the BLUE MOUNTAINS:
Northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h have eased for now but are possible again from this morning until later in the afternoon.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h have eased for now but are expected to develop again during the morning and continue in to Friday night.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1900m.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bowral, Katoomba, Kiama, Thredbo, Perisher and Bulli.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Bellambi at 11:53pm Wednesday.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 11:26pm Wednesday.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 11:23 Wednesday.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Cabramurra at 5:24pm Wednesday.

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 am AEST Thursday.
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, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:37 AM EST on Thursday 28 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. 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, Central Tablelands and Riverina forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:36 PM AEST on Wednesday 27 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 79

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WEE WAA
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE FROM FRIDAY
The flood peak along the Namoi River, resulting from recent rainfall is around Wee Waa where moderate flooding is occurring. Further downstream, Bugilbone may reach the moderate flood level during Friday.
Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, where the river level is falling slowly. Renewed river level rises are expected from Thursday and will continue at least until early next week.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is possible along Namoi River at Bugilbone. Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa and minor flooding is occurring at Goangra.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked at 6.55 m early Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 6.48 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.40 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (5.30 m) Friday morning.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.38 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Friday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.83 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are expected from Thursday and are expected to continue at least until early next week. The river level is expected to remain between the minor flood level (5.50 m) and the moderate flood level (6.70 m) over the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 28 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.66,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.74,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.27,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.08,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.02,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.67,falling,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.39,falling,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.48,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.38,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.83,steady,3:15 pm Wed 27/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.