Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:55 am Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Damaging winds redeveloping from early Monday morning.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen during early Monday ahead of a strong cold front, expected to bring windy conditions across the southeast of the state.

FOR SNOWY MOUNTAINS and ACT RANGES above 1400 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to develop from early Monday morning, strengthening through the day.

FOR ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 125 km/h are expected to redevelop from early Monday morning, strengthening through the day.

Locations which may be affected include Wentworth, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo Top Station, Cabramurra, Selwyn and Adaminaby.

91 km/h mean winds were recorded at Thredbo at 8:51 pm Saturday.

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.