Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Hunter, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:46 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed about the Central Tablelands and Southern Highlands

Weather Situation
Slow moving heavy thunderstorms have developed over the ranges in central eastern New South Wales in an extremely humid airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes
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 Orange, Katoomba, Bowral, Bathurst, Glen Davis and Lithgow.

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 3:50 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Hunter, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:46 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed about the Central Tablelands and Southern Highlands

Weather Situation
Slow moving heavy thunderstorms have developed over the ranges in central eastern New South Wales in an extremely humid airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes
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 Orange, Katoomba, Bowral, Bathurst, Glen Davis and Lithgow.

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 3:50 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.