Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury area.

Issued at 11:21 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:20 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Blackheath. This thunderstorm is slow moving.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
New South Wales Anonymous Locale 1

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Tablelands district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:25 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

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury area.

Issued at 11:21 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:20 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Blackheath. This thunderstorm is slow moving.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
New South Wales Anonymous Locale 1

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Tablelands district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:25 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 10:27 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Blue Mountains.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
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 Katoomba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter and Metropolitan districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED, though the situation is being monitored and further warnings are possible.
Separate Severe Weather and Coastal Hazard Warnings are current at the time of issue.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest details.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter,Sydney Metropolitan

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 1:30 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 10:27 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Blue Mountains.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
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 Katoomba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter and Metropolitan districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED, though the situation is being monitored and further warnings are possible.
Separate Severe Weather and Coastal Hazard Warnings are current at the time of issue.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest details.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter,Sydney Metropolitan

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 1:30 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.