Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for South West Slopes and parts of Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Riverina and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:24 am Monday, 10 February 2025.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE RAINFALL APPROACHING THE ILLAWARRA.
Weather Situation
Thunderstorms are forming on a surface trough in a moist unstable airmass in inland NSW, assisted by an upper trough moving across the state.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the South West Slopes and parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Riverina and Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Goulburn, Yass, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Narrandera.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Bowral.
28 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT GOULBURN (POMEROY) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:15AM.
45 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT PALMER IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 1:25AM.
27.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Murrumburrah (Historical Society) in the 30 minutes to 4:29am.
21.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dalton (Hillview) in the 30 minutes to 4:11am.
27.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Junee Treatment Works in the 30 minutes to 2:13am.
27.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Argalong (Sandy Creek) in the 30 minutes to 1:20am.
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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 am.
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.
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. High chance of showers in the E, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds, possible hail and heavy falls. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 34.
Forecast for Balldale (35.8457°S, 146.5184°E, 161m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 18° 18° 21° 23° 21° 16° 12° Maximum 27° 31° 33° 34° 29° 22° 22° Chance of rain 60% 10% 5% 80% 40% 20% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Very High 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 14
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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE SE SE ENE ENE ENE NNE WSW W WSW WSW SW SW Relative humidity 73% 47% 67% 38% 63% 34% 62% 37% 69% 37% 60% 32% 55% 31% Dew point 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 15°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 13°C 10°C 4°C 6°C 4°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 6:14am EDT 6:41am EDT 8:16pm EDT 8:44pm EDT 7:05pm EDT 3:41am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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