Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:27 pm Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Localised damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms over the southern inland and south west slopes in the hour or so.

Weather Situation: A cold front will move rapidly eastwards through a very warm and unstable airmass over the southern inland and south west slopes. Fast moving showers and thunderstorms capable of producing localised damaging wind gusts are likely over this area in the hour or so.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Tumbarumba, Cowra, Blayney and Trunkey Creek.

A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cowra Airport at 7:15 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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 either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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 (https://esa.act.gov.au).