Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning
for Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:21 am Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall has eased about central eastern parts of New South Wales.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes
Heavy rainfall has eased through the Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes this morning. Light to moderate rainfall is ongoing through the area.
Some isolated heavy rainfall is possible again through southeast New South Wales this afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if this occurs.
Mandurama Post Office recorded 75.2mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am.
Cowra Airport recorded 64.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am.
Newbridge (Stringybark Rd) recorded 60.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:15 am.
Bathurst (Chifley Dam) recorded 48.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:20 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.
Forecast
Bocoble (32.799°S, 149.7244°E, 810m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the S. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible in the morning. Winds NE 15 to 20 km/h tending N 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 23 to 30.
Forecast for Bocoble (32.799°S, 149.7244°E, 810m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 20° 20° 19° 19° 19° 19° 17° Maximum 29° 32° 34° 35° 32° 30° 32° Chance of rain 50% 10% 20% 40% 40% 50% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate High Moderate High - - - 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 7
(km/h)17
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(km/h)9
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(km/h)Wind direction NE N NE NW NE NNW NE SW ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE SE Relative humidity 91% 63% 75% 41% 68% 35% 71% 35% 77% 43% 74% 48% 73% 38% Dew point 21°C 20°C 19°C 16°C 19°C 16°C 19°C 17°C 19°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bocoble (32.799°S, 149.7244°E, 810m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:27am EDT 6:52am EDT 7:35pm EDT 8:00pm EDT 7:26pm EDT 6:15am EDT
Full moon
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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