Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 9:01 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range overnight.

Weather Situation: A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.

DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h have developed over parts of the western slopes of the southern ranges and are expected to continue through the overnight period into early Sunday morning, before easing by mid morning.

Locations which may be affected include Khancoban, Cabramurra and Selwyn.

70 km/h mean winds were recorded at Cabramurra at 8:30 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).