Weather Warning

This warning affects:Australian Capital Territory, Snowy Mountains, South Coast, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:47 AM EDT on Sunday 16 Mar 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds to develop over parts of the southeast of the state during the morning.

Weather Situation: Vigorous west to northwesterly winds are expected to develop over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front that will move across the area later today.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are expected to develop during Sunday morning over elevated terrain and their immediate lee slopes. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of up to 100 km/h may also extend to additional lower elevations within the warning area later this morning and persist throughout the afternoon.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are likely to develop this morning, with peak gusts up to 130 km/h possible.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during the late afternoon and early evening.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo and Adaminaby.

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.

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.