Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:40 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Damaging winds about the Great Dividing Range and southern coast including Wollongong, extending to southeastern Sydney and Newcastle during Wednesday. Blizzard conditions expected to continue about the ranges.

Weather Situation
Another strong cold front is expected to cross the state during Wednesday with damaging winds continuing about the ranges and southern areas, but also extending further northwards along the Great Dividing Range and about the Hunter coast.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 75 to 85 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h.
For ACT RANGES, SNOWY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible, reaching up to 120 km/h about the South Coast Ranges.
BLIZZARD conditions are possible over parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1400 metres during this time. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
For SOUTHEASTERN SYDNEY: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible from mid morning Wednesday, easing below warning thresholds by Wednesday evening.
For remaining SOUTHEASTERN AREAS including BLUE MOUNTAINS, ILLAWARRA AND WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible, easing below warning thresholds by Wednesday evening.
For NORTHEASTERN AREAS including THE HUNTER VALLEY AND NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are expected to develop mid Wednesday morning, contracting to the ranges in the evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Goulburn, Nowra, Batemans Bay and Katoomba.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:40 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Damaging winds about the Great Dividing Range and southern coast including Wollongong, extending to southeastern Sydney and Newcastle during Wednesday. Blizzard conditions expected to continue about the ranges.

Weather Situation
Another strong cold front is expected to cross the state during Wednesday with damaging winds continuing about the ranges and southern areas, but also extending further northwards along the Great Dividing Range and about the Hunter coast.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 75 to 85 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h.
For ACT RANGES, SNOWY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible, reaching up to 120 km/h about the South Coast Ranges.
BLIZZARD conditions are possible over parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1400 metres during this time. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
For SOUTHEASTERN SYDNEY: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible from mid morning Wednesday, easing below warning thresholds by Wednesday evening.
For remaining SOUTHEASTERN AREAS including BLUE MOUNTAINS, ILLAWARRA AND WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible, easing below warning thresholds by Wednesday evening.
For NORTHEASTERN AREAS including THE HUNTER VALLEY AND NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are expected to develop mid Wednesday morning, contracting to the ranges in the evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Goulburn, Nowra, Batemans Bay and Katoomba.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday 24 June 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 25 June 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 24 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast and Illawarra Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters and Coffs Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Wednesday.
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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.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 09:00 PM EST on Tuesday 24 June 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Warnings for Thursday 26 June

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Wednesday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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