Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds

for parts of Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Northern Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Lower Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS SOUTH OF BATHURST THIS EVENING.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing to developing along convergent boundaries over the Great Dividing Range and Riverina with support from an approaching upper trough this evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Trunkey Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands and Lower Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Bathurst, Cooma, Parkes, Young and West Wyalong.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Ebor.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast, Riverina and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
56.6 mm was recorded at Doon Ayr (Gloucester River) in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Singleton at 2:41 pm.
3-4 cm hailstones were observed in Canberra around 3:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Riverina,Australian Capital Territory

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 10:25 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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds

for parts of Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Northern Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Lower Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS SOUTH OF BATHURST THIS EVENING.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing to developing along convergent boundaries over the Great Dividing Range and Riverina with support from an approaching upper trough this evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Trunkey Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Southern Tablelands and Lower Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Bathurst, Cooma, Parkes, Young and West Wyalong.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Ebor.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast, Riverina and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
56.6 mm was recorded at Doon Ayr (Gloucester River) in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Singleton at 2:41 pm.
3-4 cm hailstones were observed in Canberra around 3:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra,South Coast,Riverina,Australian Capital Territory

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 10:25 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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Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For New South Wales

Issued at 02:36 PM EDT on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Valid for Wednesday 05 February 2025 to Saturday 08 February 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes

Safety Advice::
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties, increasing to low forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high teens, increasing to low to mid-twenties further inland.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased although small pockets may persist in the far southeast. Low intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state except for the far northeast.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.