Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones

for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:54 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms occurring over parts of the Hunter.

Weather Situation
A trough is combining with an unstable airmass to produce thunderstorms along the central ranges and slopes this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gloucester, Muswellbrook, Barrington Tops and Dungog.
31.2 mm was recorded at Moss Vale in the 30 minutes to 2:15 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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 warning is due to be issued by 8:55 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones

for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:54 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms occurring over parts of the Hunter.

Weather Situation
A trough is combining with an unstable airmass to produce thunderstorms along the central ranges and slopes this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gloucester, Muswellbrook, Barrington Tops and Dungog.
31.2 mm was recorded at Moss Vale in the 30 minutes to 2:15 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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 warning is due to be issued by 8:55 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas.

Issued at 5:40 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe storms have temporarily eased over the area, gusty conditions remains.

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:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury,Maitland/Cessnock,Hunter

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 Hunter district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas.

Issued at 5:40 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe storms have temporarily eased over the area, gusty conditions remains.

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:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury,Maitland/Cessnock,Hunter

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 Hunter district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 05:23 PM EDT on Friday 06 February 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 07 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 06 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 07 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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