Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones

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

Issued at 2:06 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A warm and humid airmass combined with an upper-level trough to generate thunderstorms across central parts of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Dubbo, Mudgee, Katoomba, Coonabarabran and Nyngan.

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 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 5:10 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 And Large Hailstones

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

Issued at 2:06 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A warm and humid airmass combined with an upper-level trough to generate thunderstorms across central parts of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Dubbo, Mudgee, Katoomba, Coonabarabran and Nyngan.

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 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 5:10 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.