Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:35 pm Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina
This warning is now cancelled.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of the Upper Western forecast district. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
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 afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the afternoon and evening. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h turning E 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
Forecast for Balldale (35.8457°S, 146.5184°E, 161m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 22° 21° Maximum 28° 29° 30° 26° 28° 28° 29° Chance of rain 40% 40% 40% 60% 50% 80% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Very High Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating 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 10
(km/h)12
(km/h)11
(km/h)9
(km/h)13
(km/h)12
(km/h)18
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)15
(km/h)11
(km/h)11
(km/h)9
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction E E ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE NE NE NE ENE NNE NE NNW Relative humidity 68% 51% 68% 45% 66% 40% 63% 44% 63% 48% 75% 51% 69% 55% Dew point 16°C 17°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 13°C 15°C 16°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 18°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 Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:31am EDT 6:57am EDT 7:58pm EDT 8:24pm EDT 4:24pm EDT 12:39am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
