Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:13 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.
Severe storms with heavy rainfall have developed in the northern Central Tablelands and inland Hunter districts.
Weather Situation
A broad upper low over located the central NSW coast maintains an unstable atmosphere over parts of the state, which has caused severe thunderstorms to develop this morning. Severe thunderstorms are slowly moving towards the east and may persist throughout the morning. Further development of severe thunderstorms is expected over eastern and northern parts of the state later this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
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 Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Gulgong and Dunedoo.
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 1:15 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
Mount Russell (29.678°S, 150.9301°E, 662m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds, possible hail and heavy falls. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h tending NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then tending NE/SE in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 38.
Forecast for Mount Russell (29.678°S, 150.9301°E, 662m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 17° 17° 17° 16° 18° 15° 11° Maximum 31° 28° 29° 31° 26° 27° 27° Chance of rain 70% 60% 60% 80% 70% 20% 40% Likely amount 5-10mm 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme 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 11
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(km/h)Wind direction NE NNW NE NNE ENE NE ENE N NNE WNW SSW WSW ESE WNW Relative humidity 77% 46% 82% 69% 75% 57% 71% 47% 86% 67% 67% 36% 60% 37% Dew point 19°C 17°C 19°C 21°C 17°C 19°C 16°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 13°C 10°C 9°C 10°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Russell (29.678°S, 150.9301°E, 662m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:07am EDT 6:32am EDT 7:47pm EDT 8:12pm EDT 7:09pm EDT 4:45am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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