Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning
for Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:21 am Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall has eased about central eastern parts of New South Wales.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes
Heavy rainfall has eased through the Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes this morning. Light to moderate rainfall is ongoing through the area.
Some isolated heavy rainfall is possible again through southeast New South Wales this afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if this occurs.
Mandurama Post Office recorded 75.2mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am.
Cowra Airport recorded 64.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am.
Newbridge (Stringybark Rd) recorded 60.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:15 am.
Bathurst (Chifley Dam) recorded 48.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:20 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.
Forecast
Canberra (35.282°S, 149.1286°E, 561m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Canberra (35.282°S, 149.1286°E, 561m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary
Minimum 18° 16° 15° 16° 15° 15° 15° Maximum 28° 30° 31° 29° 25° 28° 28° Chance of rain 70% 20% 30% 20% 20% 50% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High Very High Very High Very High Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
(km/h)19
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(km/h)Wind direction NE NW ENE NW SSW N ESE NE ESE E SE NE ESE NE Relative humidity 91% 64% 88% 49% 82% 39% 83% 52% 78% 54% 76% 44% 80% 42% Dew point 20°C 19°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 14°C 17°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 13°C 16°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Canberra (35.282°S, 149.1286°E, 561m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:26am EDT 6:52am EDT 7:38pm EDT 8:04pm EDT 7:55pm EDT 7:18am EDT
Waning gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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