Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:50 am Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Damaging winds have eased ahead of a gusty morning today. Weather Situation A strong west to southwesterly flow across central and southern parts of the east is easing this morning. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains This warning is now cancelled. Winds have eased below damaging thresholds, and this warning is cancelled. Note that conditions remain gusty this morning. Strongest winds observed on Monday include: 93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Nobbys Head at 2:39 pm. 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Williamtown at 2:07 pm. 93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Bellambi at 12:34 pm. 106 km/h sustained winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 10:35 am. 104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Murrurundi Gap at 6:17 am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. 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). No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.