Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:56 am Monday, 15 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of NSW from late Monday.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen during Monday night and Tuesday morning as a cold front approaches from the west. The front is expected to cross southeast NSW during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 125 km/h are possible from late tonight.

For the remainder of the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and adjacent districts: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from later tonight or early Tuesday morning.

Damaging winds are expected to continue through Tuesday before easing from the west during the afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Bombala, Mount Ginini, Jindabyne, 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.