Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Hunter and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:33 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to North Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Tablelands.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are also expected to develop this afternoon across northeast parts of the state, and may also become severe.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Katoomba, Lithgow, Woy Woy, Jenolan Caves and Springwood.
49mm of rainfall was recorded at Medlow Bath in the 2 hours to 11:30 am.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.

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).

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:35 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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Hunter and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:33 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to North Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Tablelands.

Weather Situation
A trough along central parts of the coast generates areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with some of these delivering heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are also expected to develop this afternoon across northeast parts of the state, and may also become severe.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Katoomba, Lithgow, Woy Woy, Jenolan Caves and Springwood.
49mm of rainfall was recorded at Medlow Bath in the 2 hours to 11:30 am.
48mm of rainfall was recorded at Blackheath in the 60 min to 11 am.
35mm of rainfall was recorded at North Parramatta in the 30 min to 8:27 am.

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).

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:35 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

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds occurring over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing during the early afternoon.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range this morning. Winds are expected to ease during early afternoon.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
Locations which may be affected include Cabramurra.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday; peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

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.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Saturday.
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

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Damaging winds occurring over the southwestern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, easing during the early afternoon.

Weather Situation
A coastal trough located offshore of the central parts of the NSW coast is directing strong easterly winds aloft over the Great Dividing Range.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
DAMAGING EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range this morning. Winds are expected to ease during early afternoon.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning are current at the time of issue. For the latest warnings, please check: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
Locations which may be affected include Cabramurra.
65-70 km/h mean winds have been recorded at Cabramurra since 6:30pm Friday; peak gust today of 96 km/h at 12:13 am.

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.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Saturday.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 10:33 AM EDT on Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains 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 Saturday.