Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing over parts of southeast New South Wales overnight, easing Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low situated over the Riverina, resulting in a broad rainband. The low is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for parts of the Riverina, Central West Slopes and Plains, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is forecast to ease Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Orange, Yass, Parkes, Young, West Wyalong and Bathurst.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,Upper Western,Australian Capital Territory,Snowy Mountains

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Tuesday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing over parts of southeast New South Wales overnight, easing Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low situated over the Riverina, resulting in a broad rainband. The low is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for parts of the Riverina, Central West Slopes and Plains, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is forecast to ease Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Orange, Yass, Parkes, Young, West Wyalong and Bathurst.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,Upper Western,Australian Capital Territory,Snowy Mountains

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Tuesday.
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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales And The Murrumbidgee River Catchment
Issued at 12:53 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lower Murrumbidgee River
Tumut River
Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam and Cooma Ck
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers
Willandra Lakes
Paroo River (NSW)
Darling River
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026.