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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Thursday, 25 September 2025.

Damaging winds possible about the Snowy Mountains and Southern ACT ranges on Friday.

Weather Situation: West to northwesterly winds will strengthen over southeast NSW during Thursday night and Friday morning as a cold front approaches from the west. The front is expected to cross southeast NSW during Friday night, with westerly winds gradually easing during Friday night and Saturday.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from mid Friday morning until late Friday evening about the Snowy Mountains and southern ACT ranges. DAMAGING WINDS may average 80-90 km/h over alpine peaks above 1900m.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Jindabyne, Thredbo, Adaminaby, 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 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.

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.