Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.

Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:52 AM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southerly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Snowy Mountains forecast district and parts of the Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Sunday.