Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds in Snowy Mountains Forecast District
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BOM issues high-severity severe weather warning for damaging winds averaging 80-90 km/h in alpine areas above 1900 metres of the Snowy Mountains Forecast District.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Mountains Forecast District, NSW
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Weather Warning (IDN21037) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for damaging winds. Issued at 4:45 pm Monday, 31 August 2026. Warning phase: new. Severity: High.
Affected Areas
Parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District in New South Wales. Alpine areas above 1900 metres, including Thredbo Top Station.
What You Should Do
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 Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093). 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.
Expected Conditions
Damaging winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h possible across alpine areas above 1900 metres.
Timeline
Warning issued 4:45 pm Monday, 31 August 2026. Damaging winds possible from Tuesday afternoon, peaking late Tuesday evening. Winds forecast to ease below warning thresholds before dawn on Wednesday. Expiry time: 2026-08-31T15:45:55Z. Next warning to be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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