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, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 5:29 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall is ongoing about parts of western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Liverpool and Warragamba. This thunderstorm is moving towards the west. It is forecast to affect Mulgoa and Silverdale by 6:05 am and Oran Park, Minto and the Blue Mountains south of Hazelbrook by 6:35 am.
68.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Liverpool (Georges River) in the 5 hours to 5:15 am.
44.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Peakhurst Golf Club in 1 hour to 04:30 am.
39.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kelso Creek in 1 hour to 04:45 am.

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 Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Illawarra districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:30 am.
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, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 5:29 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall is ongoing about parts of western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Liverpool and Warragamba. This thunderstorm is moving towards the west. It is forecast to affect Mulgoa and Silverdale by 6:05 am and Oran Park, Minto and the Blue Mountains south of Hazelbrook by 6:35 am.
68.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Liverpool (Georges River) in the 5 hours to 5:15 am.
44.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Peakhurst Golf Club in 1 hour to 04:30 am.
39.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kelso Creek in 1 hour to 04:45 am.

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 Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Illawarra districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:30 am.
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 Illawarra and Southern Tablelands forecast districts

Issued at 05:23 AM EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra and Southern Tablelands forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Illawarra and Southern Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Snowy Mountains forecast district has been cancelled.
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Sunday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:00 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Damaging over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing later this morning.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h are ongoing over parts of the western slopes of the southern ranges. These winds are expected to gradually ease this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Khancoban, Cabramurra and Selwyn.
Sustained winds between 65 km/h and 75 km/h have been recorded at Cabramurra since 8:30 pm on Saturday.

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.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Sunday.
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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:00 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Damaging over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing later this morning.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h are ongoing over parts of the western slopes of the southern ranges. These winds are expected to gradually ease this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Khancoban, Cabramurra and Selwyn.
Sustained winds between 65 km/h and 75 km/h have been recorded at Cabramurra since 8:30 pm on Saturday.

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.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Sunday.
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.