Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 3:44 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

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.act.gov.au).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.

Issued at 3:44 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

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.act.gov.au).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:42 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Localised severe thunderstorms about the inland Hunter and Mid North Coast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms forming along the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range this afternoon in a moist unstable atmosphere may become locally severe at times.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
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 Comboyne, Gloucester, Singleton, Wauchope and Wingham.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Tablelands,Illawarra,Northern Tablelands,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 6:45 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 Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:42 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Localised severe thunderstorms about the inland Hunter and Mid North Coast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms forming along the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range this afternoon in a moist unstable atmosphere may become locally severe at times.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
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 Comboyne, Gloucester, Singleton, Wauchope and Wingham.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Tablelands,Illawarra,Northern Tablelands,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 6:45 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.