Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:12 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds have eased over southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
Though winds remain fresh and breezy today across parts of the southern ranges, damaging winds are no longer expected and this warning is now cancelled.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday, peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:12 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds have eased over southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
Though winds remain fresh and breezy today across parts of the southern ranges, damaging winds are no longer expected and this warning is now cancelled.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday, peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:50 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

ISOLATED INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT CENTRAL COAST.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy to intense rainfall. Thunderstorms are also expected to develop this afternoon across northeast parts of the state, and may also become severe.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
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 Hunter and Metropolitan districts. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Woy Woy.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Jenolan Caves, Springwood and Bilpin.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
91.5MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT ETTALONG IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:19 PM.
65.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Pearl Beach in the 1 hour to 2:19 pm.
62.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Avalon in the 1 hour to 2:13 pm.
49mm of rainfall was recorded at Medlow Bath in the 2 hours to 11:30 am.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,Southern Tablelands

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 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:50 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

ISOLATED INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT CENTRAL COAST.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy to intense rainfall. Thunderstorms are also expected to develop this afternoon across northeast parts of the state, and may also become severe.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
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 Hunter and Metropolitan districts. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance and Woy Woy.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Jenolan Caves, Springwood and Bilpin.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
91.5MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT ETTALONG IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:19 PM.
65.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Pearl Beach in the 1 hour to 2:19 pm.
62.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Avalon in the 1 hour to 2:13 pm.
49mm of rainfall was recorded at Medlow Bath in the 2 hours to 11:30 am.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,Southern Tablelands

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 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 10:33 AM EDT on Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Saturday.