Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:22 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have eased.
Weather Situation
Convergence over the ranges is triggering thunderstorms this evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and South West Slopes
This warning is now cancelled.
25.6mm was recorded at Bendora Dam in the 30 minutes to 4:11pm.
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.gov.au).
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.
Forecast
Lacmalac (35.3162°S, 148.3154°E, 309m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the ranges in the afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 31.
Forecast for Lacmalac (35.3162°S, 148.3154°E, 309m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 15° 14° 16° 18° 18° 17° 19° Maximum 28° 31° 31° 31° 31° 33° 37° Chance of rain 5% 40% 80% 60% 50% 5% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
(km/h)15
(km/h)20
(km/h)13
(km/h)14
(km/h)7
(km/h)8
(km/h)11
(km/h)9
(km/h)9
(km/h)12
(km/h)4
(km/h)8
(km/h)4
(km/h)Wind direction E ENE ENE ENE ENE NNE ENE SW NE SW ENE S NE WSW Relative humidity 51% 29% 48% 25% 51% 30% 60% 35% 58% 28% 57% 25% 47% 20% Dew point 10°C 9°C 8°C 8°C 10°C 12°C 16°C 14°C 15°C 10°C 14°C 10°C 14°C 10°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lacmalac (35.3162°S, 148.3154°E, 309m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:27am EDT 5:57am EDT 8:25pm EDT 8:55pm EDT 6:25pm EDT 3:03am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
