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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 05:09 PM EST on Friday 10 April 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

Issued at 5:00 pm Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging winds continue about alpine areas, easing this evening.

Weather Situation
Vigorous northwesterly winds will continue across elevated parts of the southeast this afternoon. Winds will continue to ease into the evening as the front moves further into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h remain possible this evening.
For ALPINE PEAKS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 115 km/h remaining this evening.
Damaging winds are no longer expected about the South Coast ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the Snowy Mountains later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

Issued at 5:00 pm Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging winds continue about alpine areas, easing this evening.

Weather Situation
Vigorous northwesterly winds will continue across elevated parts of the southeast this afternoon. Winds will continue to ease into the evening as the front moves further into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h remain possible this evening.
For ALPINE PEAKS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 115 km/h remaining this evening.
Damaging winds are no longer expected about the South Coast ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the Snowy Mountains later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.