Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:26 am Monday, 16 June 2025. Damaging winds developing about Alpine areas on Tuesday. Weather Situation Westerly winds are expected to strengthen across Alpine areas of southern New South Wales from early Tuesday morning in response to a low pressure system well to the south of the state. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about Alpine areas above 1400 m from early Tuesday morning. Locations above 1900 m may see stronger winds averaging 80 km/h. Winds are expected to ease by Tuesday night. Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Thredbo, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Cabramurra and Selwyn. 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 5:00 pm AEST Monday. 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.