Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:23 pm Friday, 20 March 2026.
Storms have eased near the Snowy Mountains and ACT
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
This warning is now cancelled.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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
Melba (35.211°S, 149.05°E, 573m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. A thunderstorm likely in the morning and afternoon, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds.
Forecast for Melba (35.211°S, 149.05°E, 573m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 16° 14° 13° 13° 14° 12° 8° Maximum 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26° 18° Chance of rain 60% 20% 40% 50% 50% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Very High Very High Very High High 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 6
(km/h)11
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(km/h)26
(km/h)Wind direction ESE E ESE ENE SE ENE ESE NE ESE W SW NW W WNW Relative humidity 89% 67% 86% 51% 88% 46% 87% 47% 86% 50% 85% 55% 82% 64% Dew point 17°C 16°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 13°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 7°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Melba (35.211°S, 149.05°E, 573m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:41am EDT 7:07am EDT 7:14pm EDT 7:40pm EDT 9:15am EDT 8:12pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
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