Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:23 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms in the north of the state have eased.

Weather Situation
A warm and humid airmass combined with an upper-level trough generated severe thunderstorms during Monday evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands
This warning is now cancelled.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moree at 8:08pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Goulburn Airport at 5:48pm
28 mm was recorded at Nullo Mountain in the 30 minutes to 4:15pm
93 km/h wind gust observed at Trangie Research Station (NW of Dubbo) at 3:15pm
2-3cm hailstones observed at Coonabarabran around 3pm

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 Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:23 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms in the north of the state have eased.

Weather Situation
A warm and humid airmass combined with an upper-level trough generated severe thunderstorms during Monday evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands
This warning is now cancelled.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moree at 8:08pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Goulburn Airport at 5:48pm
28 mm was recorded at Nullo Mountain in the 30 minutes to 4:15pm
93 km/h wind gust observed at Trangie Research Station (NW of Dubbo) at 3:15pm
2-3cm hailstones observed at Coonabarabran around 3pm

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.