NSW SES - Gosford Unit

25/10/2026

✅️ Cancellation of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.

Issued at 7:06 pm EDT on Sunday 25 October 2026

Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

Safety advice
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.

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⛈️ DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

⚠️ DAMAGING WINDS – GOSFORD, WYONG AND SURROUNDING AREAS

📅 Sunday 25 October 2026
🕕 Issued at 6:08 pm AEDT

🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FORECAST TO AFFECT GOSFORD, WYONG AND WOY WOY BY 6:35 PM.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an updated Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, affecting parts of the Central Coast and Sydney.

⛈️ CURRENT STORM ACTIVITY

At 6:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Calga and Brooklyn, moving towards the southeast.

The Bureau forecasts the thunderstorm to affect:

🕡 By 6:35 pm: Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy.

🕖 By 7:05 pm: Waters off The Entrance.

⚠️ CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS NOW

Damaging winds may bring down trees and branches, cause property damage and result in power outages.

🟠 NSW SES SAFETY ADVICE

🏠 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.

🚗 Park vehicles under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.

🌳 Stay indoors, away from windows, and keep children and pets inside.

⚡ Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines or objects that may be energised.

📞 Report fallen powerlines to Ausgrid on 131 388.

📱 STAY INFORMED

Thunderstorm activity can change rapidly. Monitor the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings and radar, along with the Hazards Near Me NSW app.

The next warning update is due by 7:10 pm.

🟠 For emergency assistance in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

25/10/2026

✅️ Cancellation of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.

Issued at 7:06 pm EDT on Sunday 25 October 2026

Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.

Safety advice
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.

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⛈️ DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING – DAMAGING WINDS ⛈️

⚠️ GOSFORD AND THE CENTRAL COAST FORECAST TO BE AFFECTED BY 6:35 PM. Updates in the comments below.

⚠️ GOSFORD, WYONG AND SURROUNDING AREAS

📅 Sunday 25 October 2026
🕔 Issued at 5:10 pm AEDT

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, including parts of the Central Coast, Sydney, Greater Wollongong, Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee.

⛈️ CURRENT STORM ACTIVITY

Severe thunderstorms are moving across the region, with damaging winds capable of bringing down trees, branches and powerlines.

The Bureau advises that thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours.

⚠️ GOSFORD AND WYONG ARE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA.

Residents across the Central Coast should remain alert, secure their properties and monitor the latest warnings as storms continue moving east.

🟠 NSW SES SAFETY ADVICE

🏠 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.

🚗 Park vehicles undercover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.

🌳 Stay indoors, away from windows, and keep children and pets inside.

⚡ Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines or objects that may be energised.

🚧 Avoid unnecessary travel during severe thunderstorms and never drive through floodwater.

📱 STAY INFORMED

Thunderstorm activity can change rapidly. Monitor the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings and radar, and the Hazards Near Me NSW app.

🟠 For emergency assistance in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

25/10/2026

✅️ Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Issued at 7:06 pm EDT on Sunday 25 October 2026

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⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING – CENTRAL COAST ⛈️

Sunday 25 October 2026 Issued 4:57pm

⚠️ DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that includes Gosford and parts of the Central Coast.

Severe thunderstorms are developing across NSW this afternoon, with the potential to produce damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.

Strong wind gusts have already been recorded in parts of NSW as thunderstorms move east across the state.

⚠️ CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO PREPARE NOW

🏠 Secure loose outdoor furniture and items around your home.

🚗 Move vehicles undercover and away from trees and powerlines where possible.

🌳 Stay indoors and away from windows during severe thunderstorms.

🌊 Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.

⚡ Stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines and report them to your electricity provider.

📱 STAY INFORMED

Conditions can change rapidly. Monitor the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings and radar, and the Hazards Near Me NSW app.

🟠 For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

13/10/2026

⛈️ Stay ahead of the storm.

📲 Download the Hazards Near Me NSW app and check that notifications are set up
for your area.

🏡 Then make sure everyone in your household knows where to find trusted warnings
and information when conditions change.

ℹ️ Stay informed and learn more:
nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

09/10/2026

It’s time to get your property ready - more unstable weather is on the way from tonight into next week! ☔️

Here’s a breakdown of what we’re expecting:

🔹 Thunderstorms are possible across the state from tonight into Saturday morning, possibly becoming severe in Northeastern NSW. Damaging winds and large hail are the main risks, with isolated heavy rainfall possible.

🔹 Saturday and Sunday afternoon, storms are expected to redevelop over Northeastern NSW.

🔹 Monday and Tuesday, widespread showers and severe thunderstorms are possible across much of NSW, including the Hunter, Central Coast, Northern Coast and adjacent slopes and ranges and Northern Inland. Damaging winds, large hail and localised heavy rainfall of 60-70mm is possible.

🔹 From Wednesday, storms are expected to head to Northern ranges and coast, including the Hunter.

Stay ahead of the storm and prepare now:

🔸 Move your vehicle under cover or away from trees and powerlines, if safe to do so.
🔸 Tie down loose items ahead of strong winds.
🔸 Keep clear of creeks and storm drains
🔸 Clear your gutters and trim back overhanging branches.

🚗 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.
Stay vigilant. Flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit our website to stay up to date with warnings, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other locations.

☎️ If you require assistance, call us on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

25/09/2026

ℹ️ Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled as at 5.07pm

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⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⛈️

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of the Sydney region this afternoon, with storms developing west of Parramatta.

⚠️ Severe thunderstorms may produce:
• Large hailstones
• Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding
• Damaging winds

A hot and unstable air mass is contributing to thunderstorm development, with conditions expected to continue over the next several hours.

While the current warning area is focused west of Sydney, residents across the Central Coast should remain alert and monitor conditions as storms develop.

Prepare now:
• Secure loose items around your home, yard and balcony
• Park vehicles under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains
• Stay indoors and away from windows during severe storms
• Keep clear of creeks, drains and floodwater
• Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater
• Stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines or anything that may be energised

📱 Keep up to date with warnings and advice through the Hazards Near Me NSW app.

☎️ For emergency help during floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening.

23/09/2026

⛈️ Before the next storm, start with a few simple jobs around your home.

Storm-ready households prepare before severe weather arrives.

This weekend, choose a few actions you can get done:
✅ Spend 10 minutes clearing leaves and debris from your gutters, downpipes and drains
✅ Check your yard or balcony and secure loose outdoor items
✅ Check for trees or branches that may need trimming
✅ Check your roof for signs of damage or leaks
✅ Take a few minutes to review your insurance policy
✅ Make a household emergency plan
✅ Put together or check your emergency kit
✅ Download the Hazards Near Me NSW app

You don't need to do everything at once. Choose a time, choose a task, and start before the next storm.

Stay ahead of the storm. Prepare early.

13/09/2026

05/09/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Damaging winds developing over parts of NSW and southern ACT, including Sydney.

Weather situation
A strong northwesterly flow will develop during early this morning ahead of a cold front that will sweep over parts of the state during the day. Winds will tend westerly during this evening in the wake of the front.

For parts of the BLUE MOUNTAINS, SNOWY MOUNTAINS and southern parts of the ACT: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are forecast to develop around sunrise today. For alpine areas above 1900 metres DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are possible from the early morning.

For the ILLAWARRA, SOUTH COAST and northern parts of the COASTAL RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are forecast to develop from the late morning.

For parts of the CENTRAL TABLELANDS, CENTRAL WEST SLOPES AND PLAINS, AND PARTS OF WESTERN SYDNEY: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

BLIZZARD conditions are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres during from mid afternoon today until early evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Winds are expected to ease across much of the warning area during late this afternoon and evening, though damaging winds may redevelop overnight in parts of the Snowy Mountains and South Coast Ranges and continue into Sunday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra and Batemans Bay.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central West Slopes and Plains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

Safety advice
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.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

01/09/2026

Spring has arrived and so has storm season - it's time to make sure you stay ahead of the storm! 💐☔️

Storm-ready households start early. Before the next storm, take three simple steps to help protect yourself, your household and your property:

🔸 1. Prepare early
Choose one job to do this weekend, such as clearing your gutters, checking your roof or preparing your emergency kit.

🔸 2. Stay informed
Before the next warning, download Hazards Near Me NSW and know where to find trusted information.

🔸 3. Act safely
When severe weather arrives, follow official warnings and advice and make safety your priority.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

Learn more: ses.nsw.gov.au/stormseason