Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:56 am Sunday, 23 November 2025.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING THROUGH CENTRAL PARTS OF THE STATE.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms developing in a moist and unstable environment to the east of a trough this evening through parts of the interior.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southern Tablelands and parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Goulburn, Mudgee, Bathurst, Yass and Wellington.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and South Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Yass, Crookwell, Nerriga and Taralga.
27 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PEJAR DAM IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:30 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 7:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:56 am Sunday, 23 November 2025.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING THROUGH CENTRAL PARTS OF THE STATE.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms developing in a moist and unstable environment to the east of a trough this evening through parts of the interior.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southern Tablelands and parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Goulburn, Mudgee, Bathurst, Yass and Wellington.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and South Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Yass, Crookwell, Nerriga and Taralga.
27 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PEJAR DAM IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:30 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 7:00 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.