Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds in Snowy Mountains NSW
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BOM issues high-severity severe weather warning for damaging winds averaging 80-90 km/h in alpine areas of the Snowy Mountains Forecast District until early Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Mountains Forecast District, NSW
- Issued
- September 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Weather Warning (IDN21037) for damaging winds issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 10:41 am Tuesday, 1 September 2026 (AEST). Effective immediately with expiry at 2026-09-01T09:41:28Z.
Affected Areas
Parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District in New South Wales, specifically alpine areas above 1900 metres. Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station. 84 km/h mean winds were observed at Thredbo Top Station at 4:50am and 10:30am Tuesday.
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 are possible across alpine areas above 1900 metres today, peaking later this evening. A cold front is set to approach New South Wales later today, with vigorous north to northwesterly winds about alpine areas ahead of it.
Timeline
Warning issued 10:41 am Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Winds forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning. Next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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