Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Sydney area.
Issued at 6:27 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall has temporarily eased about southern Sydney.
Warning for the following areas:
New South Wales Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sydney
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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes and Riverina districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 7:30 pm.
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
Mellong (33.1709°S, 150.6939°E, 330m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening. Winds N/NW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
Forecast for Mellong (33.1709°S, 150.6939°E, 330m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 22° 19° 18° 18° 17° 16° 17° Maximum 30° 32° 32° 22° 21° 23° 21° Chance of rain 20% 10% 70% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate 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 7
(km/h)6
(km/h)4
(km/h)8
(km/h)2
(km/h)9
(km/h)12
(km/h)15
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)7
(km/h)13
(km/h)7
(km/h)10
(km/h)Wind direction NW SSW SSE E W S S S SSE SSE SE SE SE ESE Relative humidity 64% 42% 84% 42% 77% 40% 90% 81% 91% 75% 87% 67% 94% 83% Dew point 19°C 16°C 19°C 17°C 19°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mellong (33.1709°S, 150.6939°E, 330m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:16am EDT 6:41am EDT 7:40pm EDT 8:05pm EDT 12:29pm EDT 10:49pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
