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Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sydney area Thu 26 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning 

for Sydney area.

Issued at 8:28 pm Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Intense rainfall has now eased. Heavy rainfall continues over the Sydney area overnight. refer to the Severe Weather Warning.

cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Sydney
Very dangerous thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney and surrounding areas.
 The immediate threat of very dangerous thunderstorms has passed. The situation will continue to be monitored closely and further very dangerous thunderstorm warnings will be issued, if necessary. A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall remains current over the Sydney Metropolitan area and adjacent parts of the Illawarra and Blue Mountains. For more details refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
 105.0 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT LIDCOMBE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 8:15 PM.
 70.6 mm was recorded at Bankstown Airport in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
 68.6 mm was recorded at Canterbury in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
 67.0 mm was recorded at Guildford in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
 64.0 mm was recorded at Horsley Park in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
 55.0 mm was recorded at Liverpool in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
 * Keep clear of fallen power lines.
 * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
 * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
 * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
 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 remains current for parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains district.
 Other warnings may be current.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.