Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:43 am Friday, 12 December 2025.
HEAVY RAINFALL has increased for parts of the Hunter and Central Coast.
Weather Situation
A lingering coastal trough brings heavy rainfall in showers and thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
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 Gosford, Morisset, Wyong, Toronto, The Entrance and Woy Woy.
70 mm was observed at Lake Macquarie in 3 hours to 03:30 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:45 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Louth Park (32.7521°S, 151.5585°E, 6m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers during the morning and afternoon. A thunderstorm likely during the morning and afternoon, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the coast. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 22 to 27.
Forecast for Louth Park (32.7521°S, 151.5585°E, 6m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 16° 14° 17° 17° 15° 15° 13° Maximum 24° 30° 35° 23° 23° 28° 32° Chance of rain 80% 70% 50% 50% 30% 10% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate High High - - - 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 6
(km/h)14
(km/h)6
(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)21
(km/h)12
(km/h)22
(km/h)14
(km/h)22
(km/h)10
(km/h)21
(km/h)6
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction ESE E NW NE NW NW S SSE SE SE ESE SE ENE ESE Relative humidity 80% 77% 73% 41% 65% 32% 71% 59% 64% 54% 59% 41% 59% 33% Dew point 18°C 19°C 16°C 14°C 18°C 15°C 15°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 14°C 12°C 14°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Louth Park (32.7521°S, 151.5585°E, 6m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:11am EDT 5:39am EDT 7:55pm EDT 8:24pm EDT 12:55am EDT 12:56pm EDT 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
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