Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:21 am Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging winds continue for elevated parts of the southeast, easing this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds aloft will increase during this morning as a cold front crosses the south of the state this afternoon. Winds will begin to ease and tend westerly following the passage of the front late Friday afternoon.

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely.

For ALPINE PEAKS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 115 km/h are likely.

Damaging winds are no longer expected about coastal parts of the South Coast, though conditions may remain gusty. Winds are expected to ease over the South Coast ranges later this afternoon and over the Snowy Mountains later this evening.

Locations which may be affected include Jindabyne, Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Bega, Moruya Heads, Ulladulla and Narooma.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.
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).