Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:22 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have eased throughout Sydney and the Central Coast.
Weather Situation
A weak southerly change has been moving north along the coast and is combining with a mid-level trough to trigger persistent showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms have now eased over the area. The situation will be closely monitored and further warnings will be issued if required.
This warning is now cancelled.
93 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOSMAN IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 3:03 am
44 mm was recorded at Cora Creek in the 30 minutes to 07:42 am
44 mm was recorded at Norah Head in the 30 minutes to 7:02 am
36 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 30 minutes to 6:32 am
51 mm was recorded at Rose Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:31 am
44 mm was recorded at Little Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:07 am
42 mm was recorded at Wahroonga in the 30 minutes to 3:13 am
51 mm was recorded at Allambie in the 30 minutes to 3:04 am
64 mm was recorded at Pearl Beach Reservoir in the 60 minutes to 2:27 am
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).
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
Macquarie University (33.7777°S, 151.1081°E, 63m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds S 15 to 20 km/h tending SE in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Macquarie University (33.7777°S, 151.1081°E, 63m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 20° 19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 18° Maximum 25° 24° 25° 25° 24° 25° 26° Chance of rain 80% 70% 80% 60% 60% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating 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 10
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(km/h)Wind direction S SSE SW S SSW SSE SW SSE SW SSE SW SE SSW SE Relative humidity 84% 74% 90% 83% 88% 69% 84% 65% 83% 68% 84% 68% 81% 62% Dew point 19°C 20°C 20°C 21°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Macquarie University (33.7777°S, 151.1081°E, 63m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:32am EDT 6:57am EDT 7:11pm EDT 7:36pm EDT 5:45am EDT 6:38pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 -
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