Residents across the Southern Inlands are warned to prepare for damaging winds and thunderstorms.
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), forecasting hot and windy weather with a high chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
The weather system will bring a risk of falling trees and powerlines, prompting residents to take precautions.
A "hot and gusty day" is expected across parts of the Southern Tablelands and Southern Highlands.
Author's summary: Residents warned of damaging winds in southeast NSW.