25/10/2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:20 pm EDT on Sunday 25 October 2026
A broad area of severe storms continue to move east this afternoon.
Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, ahead of a trough and cold front set to cross through the state during the day. Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed ahead of this trough and are moving rapidly to the east and southeast. Severe storms are likely to continue throughout the afternoon and reach eastern parts of the state.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce 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 Wollongong, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Nowra and Batemans Bay.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Riverina and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
113 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cabramurra at 2:17 pm.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at West Wyalong at 12:31 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Narrandera Airport at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilcannia Airport at 6:43 am.
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.
* 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).
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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:20 pm.
