Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EDT on Saturday 17 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 18 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 17 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 18 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT Saturday.
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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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.

Issued at 9:50 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall for parts of Broken Bay and inland areas of the Central Coast.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gosford/Wyong and Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:50 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Spencer, Lower Mangrove and Mount White by 10:20 am and Calga by 10:50 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.

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 Metropolitan and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 am.
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

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.

Issued at 9:50 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall for parts of Broken Bay and inland areas of the Central Coast.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gosford/Wyong and Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:50 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Spencer, Lower Mangrove and Mount White by 10:20 am and Calga by 10:50 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.

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 Metropolitan and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 am.
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 Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:44 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of Broken Bay and inland 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 rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter and Metropolitan
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Separate Severe Weather and Coastal Hazard Warnings are current at the time of issue.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest details.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Tablelands,Illawarra

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 12:45 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 Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:44 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of Broken Bay and inland 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 rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter and Metropolitan
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Separate Severe Weather and Coastal Hazard Warnings are current at the time of issue.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest details.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Tablelands,Illawarra

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 12:45 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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:21 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.


Damaging Surf for NSW

Weather Situation
A low moving off the coast of NSW is bringing strong to gale force southeasterly winds, and elevated waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are expected between South of Cronulla and Batemans Bay this morning, extending to Wollongong to Seal Rocks from late this morning, with damaging conditions particularly affecting southeast facing beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease overnight tonight.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Norah Head.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
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 Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:21 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.


Damaging Surf for NSW

Weather Situation
A low moving off the coast of NSW is bringing strong to gale force southeasterly winds, and elevated waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are expected between South of Cronulla and Batemans Bay this morning, extending to Wollongong to Seal Rocks from late this morning, with damaging conditions particularly affecting southeast facing beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease overnight tonight.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Norah Head.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
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 Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
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.