Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:15 am Sunday, 25 October 2026. A broad area of severe storms producing damaging wind gusts is developing throughout the state. Weather Situation A moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, ahead of a vigorous trough and cold front set to cross the state during the day. Severe thunderstorms are developing ahead of this trough and are moving rapidly to the southeast and are likely to continue throughout the afternoon. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Cobar, Griffith, Nyngan and West Wyalong. A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilcannia Airport at 6:43 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. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. 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). The next warning is due to be issued by 1:15 pm. 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.