Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible in the far west of the state.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity on the southeastern flank of a low in central Australia is expected to continue to increase leading to the development of a broad region of rain with embedded thunderstorms. Rain rates may ease for a period during the day on Sunday, before increasing overnight into Monday with the approach of a cold front.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the western parts of the Lower Western and Upper Western forecast districts becoming more likely from Sunday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Broken Hill, Wentworth, Menindee, Balranald and Fowlers Gap.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible in the far west of the state.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity on the southeastern flank of a low in central Australia is expected to continue to increase leading to the development of a broad region of rain with embedded thunderstorms. Rain rates may ease for a period during the day on Sunday, before increasing overnight into Monday with the approach of a cold front.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the western parts of the Lower Western and Upper Western forecast districts becoming more likely from Sunday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Broken Hill, Wentworth, Menindee, Balranald and Fowlers Gap.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT 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.