Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas.
Issued at 1:06 am Monday, 9 March 2026.
Warning for the following areas:
Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Maitland/Cessnock,Newcastle
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 is also current for parts of the Hunter district.
The next warning is due to be issued by 2:10 am.
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
Horsley Park (33.8583°S, 150.8554°E, 131m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds S/SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Horsley Park (33.8583°S, 150.8554°E, 131m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 19° 18° 18° 19° 19° 17° 16° Maximum 25° 28° 31° 32° 24° 26° 29° Chance of rain 60% 20% 5% 50% 70% 40% 70% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate 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 10
(km/h)14
(km/h)6
(km/h)10
(km/h)5
(km/h)9
(km/h)8
(km/h)15
(km/h)11
(km/h)16
(km/h)5
(km/h)11
(km/h)5
(km/h)8
(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSE SW ESE NNW ENE S SE SSW S SW ESE N ESE Relative humidity 83% 62% 79% 57% 83% 46% 76% 54% 78% 59% 73% 55% 76% 54% Dew point 18°C 17°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 21°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Horsley Park (33.8583°S, 150.8554°E, 131m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:25am EDT 6:50am EDT 7:23pm EDT 7:48pm EDT 10:14pm EDT 12:12pm EDT 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 -
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