Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds in Snowy Mountains
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BOM has issued a high-severity severe weather warning for damaging northwesterly winds averaging 80-90 km/h over alpine areas above 1900m in the Snowy Mountains Forecast District.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Mountains, NSW
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (warning_id: IDN21037) for damaging winds. The alert is classified as high severity and was issued at 7:45 pm AEST Sunday, 20 September 2026, with an expiry time of 6:45 pm AEST the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the Snowy Mountains Forecast District in New South Wales. It specifically applies to high alpine areas above 1900 metres, including locations such as Thredbo Top Station.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service advises residents to park vehicles under secure cover away from trees, powerlines and drains; secure or remove loose items around houses, yards and balconies; keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines; and report fallen power lines to the relevant electricity provider. For emergency help, call SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Damaging northwesterly winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h are occurring over alpine areas above 1900 metres. Sustained winds of 80 km/h were observed at Thredbo Top Station around 7:40 pm.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:45 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026, and remains in force until 6:45 pm AEST, with winds expected to ease early Monday morning. The next update will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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