Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:22 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have eased throughout Sydney and the Central Coast.
Weather Situation
A weak southerly change has been moving north along the coast and is combining with a mid-level trough to trigger persistent showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms have now eased over the area. The situation will be closely monitored and further warnings will be issued if required.
This warning is now cancelled.
93 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOSMAN IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 3:03 am
44 mm was recorded at Cora Creek in the 30 minutes to 07:42 am
44 mm was recorded at Norah Head in the 30 minutes to 7:02 am
36 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 30 minutes to 6:32 am
51 mm was recorded at Rose Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:31 am
44 mm was recorded at Little Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:07 am
42 mm was recorded at Wahroonga in the 30 minutes to 3:13 am
51 mm was recorded at Allambie in the 30 minutes to 3:04 am
64 mm was recorded at Pearl Beach Reservoir in the 60 minutes to 2:27 am
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.
Forecast
Newcastle University (32.8889°S, 151.6964°E, 37m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Lower Hunter in the late afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the coast in the late afternoon and evening. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 23 to 28.
Forecast for Newcastle University (32.8889°S, 151.6964°E, 37m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 22° 20° 19° 18° 19° 18° 19° Maximum 26° 24° 25° 26° 25° 26° 26° Chance of rain 60% 80% 70% 80% 80% 80% 70% Likely amount 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
(km/h)21
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(km/h)18
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(km/h)19
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(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction S SSE SSW SW SW SSE SW S SSW S S SE SSE SSE Relative humidity 90% 88% 90% 95% 88% 85% 84% 80% 85% 82% 85% 81% 83% 79% Dew point 20°C 21°C 20°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 18°C 20°C 19°C 21°C 19°C 20°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Newcastle University (32.8889°S, 151.6964°E, 37m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:29am EDT 6:54am EDT 7:08pm EDT 7:32pm EDT 5:42am EDT 6:34pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 -
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