Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 4:20 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Camden, Oran Park and the Gresford district. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Campbelltown, Springwood and Blaxland by 4:45 pm and Sutherland, Liverpool and Penrith by 5:15 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wollongong

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:20 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

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 4:20 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Camden, Oran Park and the Gresford district. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Campbelltown, Springwood and Blaxland by 4:45 pm and Sutherland, Liverpool and Penrith by 5:15 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wollongong

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:20 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

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:18 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are developing across the east this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A southerly change is interacting with the ranges in an unstable airmass to generate isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Further severe thunderstorm warnings may be issued for other parts of the central east and northeast this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Campbelltown, Penrith and Springwood.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Comboyne and Wingham.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 7:20 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, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:18 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are developing across the east this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A southerly change is interacting with the ranges in an unstable airmass to generate isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Further severe thunderstorm warnings may be issued for other parts of the central east and northeast this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Campbelltown, Penrith and Springwood.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Comboyne and Wingham.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 7:20 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Monday 02 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 01 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 02 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 03:26 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Warnings for Monday 02 February

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Monday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026