Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:17 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall ongoing with thunderstorms about central eastern New South Wales this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the southeastern New South Wales.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Canberra, Scone, Parkes, Braidwood and Young.
35.0 mm was recorded at Majors Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:15 pm.
51.0 mm was recorded at Parkes Airport in the 1 hour to 4:15 pm.
61.0 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 2 hours to 4:15 pm.
33.0 mm was recorded at Orange in the 1 hour to 12:35 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:17 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall ongoing with thunderstorms about central eastern New South Wales this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the southeastern New South Wales.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Canberra, Scone, Parkes, Braidwood and Young.
35.0 mm was recorded at Majors Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:15 pm.
51.0 mm was recorded at Parkes Airport in the 1 hour to 4:15 pm.
61.0 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 2 hours to 4:15 pm.
33.0 mm was recorded at Orange in the 1 hour to 12:35 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 4:55 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall over Wollongong have moved offshore.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled. Further thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are possible this evening.
59.0 mm was recorded at Cringila (Jarvie Rd) in the 1 hour to 4:27 pm.
53.5 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 1 hour to 3:30 pm

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 4:55 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall over Wollongong have moved offshore.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled. Further thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are possible this evening.
59.0 mm was recorded at Cringila (Jarvie Rd) in the 1 hour to 4:27 pm.
53.5 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 1 hour to 3:30 pm

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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.