Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle and Gosford/Wyong areas.

Issued at 4:53 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorm southwest of Cessnock.

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle and Gosford/Wyong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:55 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Sweetmans Creek (west of Cessnock) and Congewai in the Watagan Mountains. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Paxton and Bellbird by 5:10 pm and Cessnock, Rothbury and Abermain by 5:25 pm.
31.2 mm was recorded at Moss Vale in the 30 minutes to 2:15 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 Hunter district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:25 pm.
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

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle and Gosford/Wyong areas.

Issued at 4:53 pm Friday, 6 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorm southwest of Cessnock.

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle and Gosford/Wyong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:55 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Sweetmans Creek (west of Cessnock) and Congewai in the Watagan Mountains. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Paxton and Bellbird by 5:10 pm and Cessnock, Rothbury and Abermain by 5:25 pm.
31.2 mm was recorded at Moss Vale in the 30 minutes to 2:15 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 Hunter district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:25 pm.
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.