Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:02 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall and damaging winds possible in the north this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A inland trough is helping trigger thunderstorms about the north of the state this afternoon with a risk of heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warialda, Boggabilla and Ashford.
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).
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:05 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.
Forecast
Reddestone (29.6242°S, 151.6709°E, 1020m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the N, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the Queensland border. Winds E/SE 25 to 35 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 28.
Forecast for Reddestone (29.6242°S, 151.6709°E, 1020m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 17° 10° 10° 11° 14° 13° 15° Maximum 23° 22° 26° 30° 28° 28° 27° Chance of rain 50% 30% 5% 10% 20% 60% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme 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 26
(km/h)35
(km/h)36
(km/h)24
(km/h)23
(km/h)12
(km/h)15
(km/h)16
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)16
(km/h)15
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction ESE E ESE E E ENE SW SW ESE ESE ESE ESE SSE ESE Relative humidity 91% 73% 71% 47% 75% 41% 64% 33% 59% 34% 64% 33% 72% 43% Dew point 17°C 16°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 10°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 10°C 12°C 10°C 15°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Reddestone (29.6242°S, 151.6709°E, 1020m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:57am EDT 6:23am EDT 7:51pm EDT 8:16pm EDT 8:13pm EDT 6:16am EDT 
Full moon
Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 -
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