Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:50 am Sunday, 22 March 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have eased.The situation continues to be monitored.
Weather Situation
An upper-level trough located over the central parts of the state has been driving persistent thunderstorm activity over central northern parts of the state tonight. Thunderstorms have eased below severe but the situation will continue to be monitored.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western
This warning is now cancelled.
49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.
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.
Forecast
Breelong (31.8117°S, 148.7996°E, 311m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/NE in the morning then tending E/SE in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
Forecast for Breelong (31.8117°S, 148.7996°E, 311m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 17° 16° 16° 15° 16° 10° 9° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 32° 32° 21° 24° Chance of rain 5% 5% 10% 10% 60% 40% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High 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 19
(km/h)16
(km/h)20
(km/h)17
(km/h)20
(km/h)17
(km/h)16
(km/h)16
(km/h)9
(km/h)22
(km/h)25
(km/h)28
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction E ESE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SW NE W WSW SW S S Relative humidity 78% 39% 76% 36% 74% 33% 73% 33% 66% 33% 60% 35% 57% 31% Dew point 17°C 14°C 17°C 13°C 16°C 12°C 15°C 13°C 15°C 13°C 6°C 4°C 6°C 5°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Breelong (31.8117°S, 148.7996°E, 311m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:45am EDT 7:10am EDT 7:15pm EDT 7:40pm EDT 10:24am EDT 8:59pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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