Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:23 am Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Damaging Winds and Heavy rainfall have eased about the Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains This warning is now cancelled. The broader area of heavy rainfall has eased. However, severe thunderstorms may also develop and bring localised heavy falls to inland parts of the state during Tuesday afternoon and evening. Should severe thunderstorms develop, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued. A FLOOD WATCH and FLOOD WARNING are also current over parts of the South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains catchments. For more details, please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts 89 km/h sustained wind was recorded at Thredbo at 3:06 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.