Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:36 am Monday, 26 May 2025.

Damaging winds developing about the southeast this morning.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen this morning ahead of a strong cold front, bringing damaging winds about elevated southeastern parts of the state. Strong and gusty west to southwesterly winds are expected to persist in its wake across much of the state on Tuesday.

For SNOWY MOUNTAINS and ACT RANGES above 1400 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to develop this morning, strengthening through the day.

FOR ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 125 km/h are expected to develop this morning, strengthening through the day.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo Top Station, 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.