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 and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:57 pm Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Severe thunderstorms are developing about the Central Tablelands.
Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms in a moist environment to the east of a trough may bring heavy rainfall this afternoon through the Central Tablelands.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes
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 Oberon, Jenolan Caves, Blayney and Trunkey Creek.
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 7:00 pm.
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
Lowther (33.6249°S, 150.1003°E, 900m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the W. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 26.
Forecast for Lowther (33.6249°S, 150.1003°E, 900m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 10° 13° 11° 11° 14° 11° 7° Maximum 17° 26° 23° 31° 28° 23° 24° Chance of rain 90% 50% 60% 20% 40% 5% 50% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate 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)4
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(km/h)13
(km/h)2
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(km/h)7
(km/h)19
(km/h)14
(km/h)23
(km/h)14
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(km/h)10
(km/h)Wind direction E E WNW W E ESE NNW WNW WNW WNW W W WNW WNW Relative humidity 86% 81% 86% 46% 83% 70% 70% 35% 43% 36% 46% 25% 47% 22% Dew point 12°C 13°C 17°C 13°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 13°C 9°C 11°C 6°C 1°C 6°C 0°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lowther (33.6249°S, 150.1003°E, 900m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:17am EDT 5:45am EDT 7:46pm EDT 8:14pm EDT 6:34am EDT 9:48pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 -
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