Weather Warning

This warning affects:Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, Hunter, Illawarra, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Tablelands and parts of Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Hunter Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at 4:45 PM EDT on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have developed inland

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Goulburn, Mudgee, Bathurst, Wellington and Crookwell.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

26.6 mm was recorded at Narrawa in the 30 minutes to 3:43 pm.

31.6 mm was recorded at Cudal in the 30 minutes to 3:38 pm.

24.6 mm was recorded at Jingera in the 30 minutes to 3:22 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

  • * Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
  • * 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.
  • * 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 7:45 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.