Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:44 pm Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall occurring in showers this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
A slow moving trough about the northern Illawarra is bringing persistent heavy showers to the area. This trough is expected to slowly move north and may stall around southern parts of Sydney.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Metropolitan and Illawarra
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is occurring in the northern Illawarra and southern parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are possible.
Heavy rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening about the Illawarra. It is possible that heavy falls may occur around additional parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area later this evening and overnight if the trough moves further north and stalls.
Locations which may be affected include Campbelltown and Bulli.

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 11:00 pm AEDT Thursday.
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 Metropolitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:44 pm Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall occurring in showers this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
A slow moving trough about the northern Illawarra is bringing persistent heavy showers to the area. This trough is expected to slowly move north and may stall around southern parts of Sydney.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Metropolitan and Illawarra
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is occurring in the northern Illawarra and southern parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are possible.
Heavy rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening about the Illawarra. It is possible that heavy falls may occur around additional parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area later this evening and overnight if the trough moves further north and stalls.
Locations which may be affected include Campbelltown and Bulli.

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 11:00 pm AEDT Thursday.
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.