Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Fire Weather Warning

for Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains fire weather districts

Issued at 04:17 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026

Weather Situation
Warm to hot and dry with winds tending east to southeasterly and increasing in the afternoon leading to Extreme fire dangers on Monday.

For Monday 02 February:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains

The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:46 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Picton and Appin. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Camden, Campbelltown and Oran Park by 4:10 pm and Engadine, Helensburgh and Badgerys Creek by 4:40 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:46 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Picton and Appin. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Camden, Campbelltown and Oran Park by 4:10 pm and Engadine, Helensburgh and Badgerys Creek by 4:40 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.