Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Upper Western Forecast District.
Issued at 5:09 am Monday, 9 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall redeveloping about parts of the Upper Western this morning.
Weather Situation
A humid tropical airmass lingers over northwestern New South Wales. Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop about the Upper Western this morning as an upper trough approaches the area.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to redevelop in parts of the Upper Western district early Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 and 50 mm are likely, with localised totals up to 75 mm possible with thunderstorm activity.
Conditions are expected to ease by early Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Tibooburra, Wanaaring, Louth and Milparinka.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 11:00 am AEDT Monday.
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
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 rain, becoming less likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending NE/SE in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 33.
Forecast for Tibooburra (29.4343°S, 142.0101°E, 185m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 23° 22° 23° 24° 19° 20° 21° Maximum 32° 34° 36° 31° 29° 33° 31° Chance of rain 50% 5% 80% 60% 5% 40% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating 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 20
(km/h)16
(km/h)13
(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)17
(km/h)26
(km/h)35
(km/h)31
(km/h)32
(km/h)26
(km/h)25
(km/h)25
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ENE E E ENE NNW SSW S SSE SSE SSE SE ESE SE Relative humidity 84% 59% 79% 45% 63% 41% 80% 53% 45% 30% 55% 47% 73% 55% Dew point 21°C 21°C 22°C 19°C 20°C 20°C 22°C 19°C 9°C 9°C 14°C 20°C 19°C 20°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 6:42am EDT 7:08am EDT 8:24pm EDT 8:49pm EDT 1:52pm EDT 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 -
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