Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.
Issued at 12:20 pm Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Heavy rainfall ongoing about parts of the Hunter, extending into the Mid North Coast
Weather Situation
A fresh southeasterly flow to the south of a trough about the NSW coast is generating heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these bringing heavy rainfall. Conditions should ease by late morning.
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 Newcastle, Maitland, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Morisset.
74.2 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT WEBBS CREEK (WISEMANS FERRY) IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8:37 AM.
72.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Maroota (Tobruk) in the 3 hours to 8:32 am.
53.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Shanes Park (South Creek Road) in 1 hour to 06:55 am.
68.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Liverpool (Georges River) in the 5 hours to 05:15 am.
39.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kelso Creek in 1 hour to 04:45 am.
44.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Peakhurst Golf Club in 1 hour to 04:30 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.
* 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 3:20 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
Marlee (31.7989°S, 152.3191°E, 78m 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, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the S. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 25.
Forecast for Marlee (31.7989°S, 152.3191°E, 78m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 19° 18° 16° 15° 13° 17° 19° Maximum 23° 25° 26° 26° 28° 28° 30° Chance of rain 90% 70% 70% 10% 30% 20% 20% Likely amount 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating 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 13
(km/h)22
(km/h)15
(km/h)25
(km/h)14
(km/h)27
(km/h)18
(km/h)27
(km/h)11
(km/h)23
(km/h)10
(km/h)25
(km/h)11
(km/h)26
(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE S SSE SW S SW SSW WSW SE WSW ESE E E Relative humidity 94% 77% 78% 63% 72% 58% 66% 49% 63% 49% 70% 60% 70% 59% Dew point 20°C 19°C 18°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 20°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Marlee (31.7989°S, 152.3191°E, 78m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:34am EDT 6:02am EDT 7:59pm EDT 8:26pm EDT 4:58am EDT 7:48pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 -
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