Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:43 pm Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Severe thunderstorm complex with heavy rainfall continuing this evening over Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western.
Weather Situation
An upper-level trough located over the central parts of the state is driving persistent thunderstorm activity over central northern parts of the state this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western
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 Dubbo, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Nyngan, Wellington and Brewarrina.
49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands,South West Slopes,Riverina,Southern Tablelands,Australian Capital Territory,Snowy Mountains
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 1:45 am 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.
Forecast
Lake Cargelligo (33.2989°S, 146.3703°E, 161m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/NE in the morning then tending E/SE in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
Forecast for Lake Cargelligo (33.2989°S, 146.3703°E, 161m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 20° 20° 19° 20° 19° 12° 11° Maximum 30° 31° 31° 31° 29° 19° 22° Chance of rain 10% 5% 10% 10% 90% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate 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 12
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(km/h)11
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(km/h)12
(km/h)7
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(km/h)12
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(km/h)22
(km/h)26
(km/h)29
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(km/h)Wind direction E E ENE ESE ENE SSE NE WSW WNW W WSW SW SSW S Relative humidity 70% 36% 65% 33% 69% 29% 60% 29% 56% 40% 60% 34% 57% 34% Dew point 16°C 14°C 15°C 13°C 16°C 11°C 14°C 11°C 13°C 14°C 5°C 2°C 5°C 4°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lake Cargelligo (33.2989°S, 146.3703°E, 161m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:54am EDT 7:19am EDT 7:24pm EDT 7:49pm EDT 10:35am EDT 9:05pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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