Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Illawarra and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 12:25 am Thursday, 9 October 2025. Strong west to northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h have developed in the Blue Mountains and are likely to develop over the Illawarra and parts of the South Coast during the morning period. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds later this morning, though gusty winds are expected to persist across the warning area and surrounds throughout the day. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba, Kiama and Ulladulla. 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 AEDT Thursday. 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.
