Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:56 am Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Damaging winds over parts of the Great Dividing Range, extending north during the day.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system will approach Bass Strait today. Strong northwesterly flow will extend over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Tuesday afternoon. Flow will then shift westerly behind the front bringing periods of gusty winds to the highest parts of the Great Dividing Range from Wednesday through to Friday.

For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES including ACT below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this morning over southern ranges and the Blue Mountains. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h and BLIZZARD conditions are possible this morning before easing early this afternoon. Conditions will ease for a period on Tuesday and much of Wednesday before redeveloping from late Wednesday evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

For NORTHERN RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from late Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday morning.

Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease by around midday on Wednesday before redeveloping late Wednesday.

Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Katoomba, Braidwood, Mt Ginini, Ebor, Nowendoc and Barrington Tops, Thredbo Tops.

133 km/h wind gust recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 1:06 am.

Sustained 80 km/h winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 9:16 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).