Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.
Issued at 12:03 pm Thursday, 19 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall has eased, but may redevelop through the afternoon.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
This warning is now cancelled.
73 mm was recorded at Dungog Post Office in the 2 hours to 8:57 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
Merriwa (32.1394°S, 150.3557°E, 246m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25.
Forecast for Merriwa (32.1394°S, 150.3557°E, 246m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 18° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15° 15° Maximum 25° 28° 30° 30° 30° 29° 29° Chance of rain 80% 50% 10% 10% 20% 30% 20% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High 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 4
(km/h)9
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(km/h)20
(km/h)6
(km/h)21
(km/h)9
(km/h)24
(km/h)7
(km/h)22
(km/h)8
(km/h)26
(km/h)8
(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSE SSE S SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE Relative humidity 98% 79% 93% 59% 90% 48% 85% 46% 87% 43% 89% 46% 91% 42% Dew point 20°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 15°C 18°C 15°C 18°C 14°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Merriwa (32.1394°S, 150.3557°E, 246m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:34am EDT 6:59am EDT 7:10pm EDT 7:35pm EDT 6:51am EDT 7:07pm EDT 
New moon
New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
