Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Lower Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:30 pm Friday, 14 February 2025.
Severe storms continuing over central New South Wales this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A surface trough crossing the state is combining with a moist and unstable airmass to produce severe thunderstorms in central New South Wales this afternoon.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Lower Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Condobolin, Nyngan, Young, West Wyalong, Tumut and Junee.
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 6:30 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.
Forecast
Purlewaugh (31.3797°S, 149.641°E, 478m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later tonight. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds N/NE 15 to 20 km/h.
Forecast for Purlewaugh (31.3797°S, 149.641°E, 478m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 19° 18° 11° 9° 11° 13° 15° Maximum 28° 26° 21° 24° 27° 28° 28° Chance of rain 70% 5% 5% 5% 5% 30% 40% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High 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 19
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(km/h)Wind direction NNE NNE SSW SW SSW SW SE SE E SW E NNE NNE NNW Relative humidity 68% 54% 70% 31% 46% 26% 62% 32% 64% 31% 63% 33% 69% 40% Dew point 17°C 18°C 14°C 7°C 2°C 0°C 7°C 5°C 9°C 7°C 11°C 9°C 14°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Purlewaugh (31.3797°S, 149.641°E, 478m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:15am EDT 6:40am EDT 7:54pm EDT 8:19pm EDT 8:52pm EDT 7:53am EDT Waning gibbous
Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Full moon Mar 14 -
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