Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:23 pm Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Gusty showers and thunderstorms about the central east.

Weather Situation
Gusty showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of a change tracking through the central east, with a risk of damaging wind gusts through the early evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coonabarabran, Merriwa, Kandos, Mullaley, Boggabri and Tambar Springs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Mudgee at 4:47 pm.
93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonamble at 4:30 pm.
115 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 3:39 pm.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Cobar at 1:53 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 8:25 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 Damaging Winds

for parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:23 pm Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Gusty showers and thunderstorms about the central east.

Weather Situation
Gusty showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of a change tracking through the central east, with a risk of damaging wind gusts through the early evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coonabarabran, Merriwa, Kandos, Mullaley, Boggabri and Tambar Springs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Mudgee at 4:47 pm.
93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonamble at 4:30 pm.
115 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 3:39 pm.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Cobar at 1:53 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 8:25 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:15 PM EDT on Thursday 26 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Northern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains and Upper Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:55 pm Thursday, 26 March 2026.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:55 pm Thursday, 26 March 2026.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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.