Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Mid North Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 4:15 pm Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall generally easing along coastal New South Wales, but persisting and moving northward along the Mid North Coast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A fresh southeasterly flow to the south of a trough that is moving northward along the NSW coast is continuing to generate showers and isolated thunderstorms about the Mid North Coast, with some of these bringing heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast
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 Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Comboyne, Wauchope and Laurieton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
73.0 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT COMBOYNE IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 4:02 PM.
74.2 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT WEBBS CREEK (WISEMANS FERRY) IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8:37 AM.
72.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Maroota (Tobruk) in the 3 hours to 8:32 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter

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 7:15 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 Mid North Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 4:15 pm Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall generally easing along coastal New South Wales, but persisting and moving northward along the Mid North Coast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A fresh southeasterly flow to the south of a trough that is moving northward along the NSW coast is continuing to generate showers and isolated thunderstorms about the Mid North Coast, with some of these bringing heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast
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 Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Comboyne, Wauchope and Laurieton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
73.0 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT COMBOYNE IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 4:02 PM.
74.2 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT WEBBS CREEK (WISEMANS FERRY) IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8:37 AM.
72.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Maroota (Tobruk) in the 3 hours to 8:32 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter

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 7:15 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 18 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 18 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:47 AM EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Sunday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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