Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 5:33 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall about southern Sydney.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Liverpool and Bankstown. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Sutherland, Sydney Airport and Engadine by 6:05 pm and Bundeena, Maroubra and Randwick by 6:35 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, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes and Riverina districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:35 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 5:33 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall about southern Sydney.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Liverpool and Bankstown. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Sutherland, Sydney Airport and Engadine by 6:05 pm and Bundeena, Maroubra and Randwick by 6:35 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, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes and Riverina districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:35 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.