Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:46 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

Damaging winds tonight about southern NSW ranges.

Weather Situation: A vigorous north to northwesterly flow ahead of an approaching trough is causing damaging winds tonight and Thursday morning about higher elevations of southern NSW Alps.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are expected about elevated peaks overnight tonight, easing late Thursday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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).