Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:00 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 17 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 16 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

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

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Friday.
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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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Hunter Forecast District.

Issued at 1:34 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Severe storms near Nelson Bay have moved offshore

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter
This warning is now cancelled.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds is valid for southern coastal parts of the state. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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

for Hunter Forecast District.

Issued at 1:34 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Severe storms near Nelson Bay have moved offshore

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter
This warning is now cancelled.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds is valid for southern coastal parts of the state. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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