Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds
for parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:40 pm Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continue over western New South Wales this evening.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system over western New South Wales extends a warm front across central New South Wales, resulting in the development of severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tibooburra, Cobar, Bourke, Nyngan, White Cliffs and Wanaaring.
23.6 mm was recorded at Mount Woowoolarah in the 30 minutes to 6:34 am.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 12:40 am Wednesday.
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.
Forecast
Tibooburra (29.4343°S, 142.0101°E, 185m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the far E, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail in the far E. The chance of raised dust in the late morning and afternoon. Winds N/NW 20 to 30 km/h turning W/SW 35 to 50 km/h during the morning then becoming SW 25 to 35 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 24.
Forecast for Tibooburra (29.4343°S, 142.0101°E, 185m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 12° 9° 9° 9° 9° 11° 18° Maximum 18° 17° 18° 20° 24° 29° 29° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 36
(km/h)41
(km/h)27
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(km/h)21
(km/h)23
(km/h)16
(km/h)14
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(km/h)16
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(km/h)31
(km/h)21
(km/h)25
(km/h)Wind direction W WSW SSW SSW S S SE ESE ENE NNE NNE NNW W WSW Relative humidity 62% 42% 70% 44% 65% 40% 57% 36% 55% 29% 46% 22% 44% 32% Dew point 8°C 5°C 8°C 4°C 8°C 4°C 6°C 4°C 7°C 5°C 7°C 5°C 11°C 10°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Tibooburra (29.4343°S, 142.0101°E, 185m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:13am EST 6:37am EST 6:21pm EST 6:45pm EST 9:08pm EST 7:51am EST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Sep 14 New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 -
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