Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:31 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.

Damaging winds developing about the southeast tonight

Weather Situation: Vigorous west to northwesterly flow is expected to develop about the southern ranges tonight, tracking northwards into parts of the Southern Tablelands on Saturday. These winds are expected to gradually ease into Saturday afternoon.

WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible about the southern ranges tonight, extending into the Southern Tablelands during the day on Saturday.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday afternoon.

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.