Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:41 am Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorm complex with heavy rainfall continuing this evening over Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western.

Weather Situation
An upper-level trough located over the central parts of the state is driving persistent thunderstorm activity over central northern parts of the state tonight.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coonamble, Nyngan, Brewarrina, Goodooga and Weilmoringle.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Tablelands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central 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 4:45 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 Central West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:41 am Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorm complex with heavy rainfall continuing this evening over Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western.

Weather Situation
An upper-level trough located over the central parts of the state is driving persistent thunderstorm activity over central northern parts of the state tonight.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coonamble, Nyngan, Brewarrina, Goodooga and Weilmoringle.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Tablelands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central 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 4:45 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.