Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas.

Issued at 7:10 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall is ongoing about parts of Sydney and the Blue Mountains

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:10 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Parramatta, Sydney City, Penrith and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Sydney Olympic Park, Blaxland, Strathfield, Blacktown, Gordon and Randwick by 7:20 am.
68.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Liverpool (Georges River) in the 5 hours to 5:15 am.
44.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Peakhurst Golf Club in 1 hour to 04:30 am.
41.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Shanes Park (South Creek Road) in 1 hour to 06:30 am.
39.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kelso Creek in 1 hour to 04:45 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.
* 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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan and Central Tablelands districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:10 am.
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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas.

Issued at 7:10 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall is ongoing about parts of Sydney and the Blue Mountains

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:10 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Parramatta, Sydney City, Penrith and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Sydney Olympic Park, Blaxland, Strathfield, Blacktown, Gordon and Randwick by 7:20 am.
68.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Liverpool (Georges River) in the 5 hours to 5:15 am.
44.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Peakhurst Golf Club in 1 hour to 04:30 am.
41.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Shanes Park (South Creek Road) in 1 hour to 06:30 am.
39.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kelso Creek in 1 hour to 04:45 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.
* 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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan and Central Tablelands districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:10 am.
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.