Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for South Coast and parts of Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds are possible in the southeast today.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough is developing just off the south coast this morning, and is expected to direct areas of heavy rain and damaging south to southeasterly winds over southeastern parts of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the South Coast this morning, with this risk spreading to parts of the Illawarra from later in the morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, and isolated totals up to 120 mm are possible.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible about parts of the southeast from later this morning.
A separate warning for DAMAGING SURF is current for coastal locations between Eden and Ulladulla.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Eden, Braidwood and Bega.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Friday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for South Coast and parts of Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds are possible in the southeast today.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough is developing just off the south coast this morning, and is expected to direct areas of heavy rain and damaging south to southeasterly winds over southeastern parts of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the South Coast this morning, with this risk spreading to parts of the Illawarra from later in the morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, and isolated totals up to 120 mm are possible.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible about parts of the southeast from later this morning.
A separate warning for DAMAGING SURF is current for coastal locations between Eden and Ulladulla.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Eden, Braidwood and Bega.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Friday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:47 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the South Coast forecast district and parts of the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Friday.