IDN21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 10:21 AM EST on Monday 10 Aug 2026.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds along the Great Dividing Range, extending to coastal plains including Newcastle and Wollongong today.

Weather Situation: Vigorous westerly flow will extend along much of the Great Dividing Range today in the wake of a cold front. Winds are expected to shift southwesterly with the passage of a trough overnight into Tuesday, gradually easing later into the day.

For the HUNTER VALLEY, including NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are likely this afternoon, easing into the evening.

For the ILLAWARRA COAST, including WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible this morning and afternoon, however are more likely from late this evening into early Tuesday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1800 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 90 to 100 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h are likely, expected to ease during the afternoon.

For the remainder of the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely today, gradually easing below warning thresholds during Tuesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Armidale, Goulburn, Nowra, Scone, Katoomba, Cessnock, Maitland, Bowral, Braidwood, Dorrigo and Thredbo Top Station.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Bellambi at 10:04 am.

101 km/h sustained winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 10:05 am.

102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Murrurundi Gap at 4:56 am.

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).

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

IDN20400

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday 9 Aug 2026.

Wind Warnings for Sunday 9 Aug

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 10 Aug

Gale Warning for the following areas
Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Sunday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

IDN29000

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

Issued at 11:01 AM EST on Sunday 9 Aug 2026.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast and Upper Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.