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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 05:18 PM EST on Friday 19 September 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and westerly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands, 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:
Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Central Tablelands, 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 Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of the southeast.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to cross the state tonight with northwesterly winds strengthening ahead of the front. The front will cross into the Tasman Sea during Saturday morning, with strong westerly winds persisting in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and SOUTHEAST COASTAL RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible from this evening.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are possible from this evening.
For the BLUE MOUNTAINS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible on Saturday morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Oberon, Thredbo, Jenolan Caves, Taralga, Araluen, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of the southeast.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to cross the state tonight with northwesterly winds strengthening ahead of the front. The front will cross into the Tasman Sea during Saturday morning, with strong westerly winds persisting in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and SOUTHEAST COASTAL RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible from this evening.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are possible from this evening.
For the BLUE MOUNTAINS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible on Saturday morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Oberon, Thredbo, Jenolan Caves, Taralga, Araluen, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
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.