Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Canberra
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Issued at 5:16 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorm moving over northern areas of Canberra.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Canberra
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:15 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Hall. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast.
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.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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.gov.au).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Riverina and Snowy Mountains districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:50 pm.
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
Ngunnawal (35.1777°S, 149.106°E, 621m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers early this evening. A thunderstorm likely early this evening, possibly severe with damaging winds. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h turning SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
Forecast for Ngunnawal (35.1777°S, 149.106°E, 621m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary
Minimum 14° 10° 8° 9° 13° 13° 13° Maximum 29° 25° 28° 31° 31° 28° 32° Chance of rain 70% 5% 10% 70% 80% 90% 20% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate 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 17
(km/h)24
(km/h)17
(km/h)22
(km/h)12
(km/h)20
(km/h)7
(km/h)15
(km/h)9
(km/h)17
(km/h)8
(km/h)14
(km/h)9
(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction SE ENE ESE E ESE ENE E NNW NW NW ESE E E NE Relative humidity 49% 32% 63% 41% 62% 31% 63% 32% 68% 37% 69% 46% 69% 31% Dew point 11°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 9°C 8°C 10°C 12°C 15°C 13°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 11°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ngunnawal (35.1777°S, 149.106°E, 621m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:21am EDT 5:51am EDT 8:21pm EDT 8:51pm EDT 5:06pm EDT 2:13am EDT
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Canberra (Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Canberra (Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain & Hail) Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, ACT, Riverina & Snowy Mountains
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain & Hail) Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, ACT, Riverina & Snowy Mountains
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days