Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:57 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Weather Situation
A cold frontal system and moist airmass over the south is continuing to support areas of moderate rainfall, however thunderstorm activity with higher rainfall rates has eased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains
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
Balldale (35.8457°S, 146.5184°E, 161m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending S/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the early morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Balldale (35.8457°S, 146.5184°E, 161m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 20° 22° 22° 20° 20° 20° 20° Maximum 31° 34° 28° 30° 29° 28° 27° Chance of rain 30% 80% 70% 30% 40% 70% 70% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Extreme Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating - - - 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 5
(km/h)5
(km/h)17
(km/h)13
(km/h)7
(km/h)11
(km/h)11
(km/h)11
(km/h)11
(km/h)11
(km/h)13
(km/h)13
(km/h)21
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction SSE SW NE N S SW E E ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE Relative humidity 85% 51% 61% 37% 80% 56% 64% 45% 64% 38% 63% 46% 67% 56% Dew point 20°C 19°C 17°C 18°C 20°C 19°C 15°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 16°C 17°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Balldale (35.8457°S, 146.5184°E, 161m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:28am EDT 6:54am EDT 8:01pm EDT 8:28pm EDT 12:54pm EDT 10:59pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 -
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