Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:16 am Friday, 3 July 2026.

Damaging winds possible for parts of the southeast.

Weather Situation: Following the passage of a cold front, robust westerly winds will strengthen along the South Coast Ranges to Nowra from late Friday morning.

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 90 km/h are possible from late Friday morning, easing by the evening.

Flood warnings are current for the state. Refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.

Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Nerriga and Araluen.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

104 km/h wind gust was observed at Cabramurra at 10:49 pm.

130 km/h wind gust was observed at Thredbo Top Station at 9:17 pm.

Sustained 83 km/h winds were observed at Thredbo Top Station at 8:30 pm.

Sustained 63 km/h winds were observed at Gudgenby at 12:00 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.
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).