Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:24 am Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have eased over the eastern parts of the state.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is in place over the east of NSW, with showers and thunderstorms possible in the area leading to a localised risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall later in the day.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
This warning is now cancelled.
4 cm hail was observed at Belconnen at approximately 10:50 pm.
52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hunter Springs (Wondecla) in the 60 minutes to 7:15 pm
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hillview (Oallen) in the 60 minutes to 6:30 pm

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:24 am Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have eased over the eastern parts of the state.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is in place over the east of NSW, with showers and thunderstorms possible in the area leading to a localised risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall later in the day.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
This warning is now cancelled.
4 cm hail was observed at Belconnen at approximately 10:50 pm.
52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hunter Springs (Wondecla) in the 60 minutes to 7:15 pm
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hillview (Oallen) in the 60 minutes to 6:30 pm

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.