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⛈️An update just in from the BOM, unfortunately Parkes is now included in the warning area for today’s severe thundersto...
25/10/2026

⛈️An update just in from the BOM, unfortunately Parkes is now included in the warning area for today’s severe thunderstorms.

Issued at 11:50 am EDT on Sunday 25 October 2026: A broad area of severe storms continue to move east into the 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. Scattered 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 Thunderstorm Warning

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 Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Walgett, PARKES, Coonamble, Nyngan, Young and West Wyalong.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:50 pm.

💨 😳 Don't get caught unprepared:

The NSW SES is asking residents to prepare, by doing the following things:

💡 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during the storm.

👉 Stay indoors and away from windows, and keep children and pets inside as well.

🚗 Move vehicles under cover or away from tress.

🌱 Check and clean out your gutters, drains and downpipes - providing it is safe to do so.

🪑 Secure or put away loose items around your house and yard such as outside furniture, trampolines, etc.

💨 Secure loose objects around your home (especially those surprisingly aerodynamic trampolines)

🔌 Keep at least 8 metres (about two car lengths) 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.

🛑 Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding with no warning. Do NOT drive, walk or play in flood water.

🛑 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find a safer route.

💦Floodwater may be deeper and faster flowing than it appears and often contains hidden snags and debris.

📲 Monitor warnings via the Hazards Near Me app or the NSW SES website (https://ow.ly/zRyu50UE3pt)

☎️ If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).








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☔️Well we knew the run of sunny and fine weather was too good to last - it is Storm Season after all.At 10:15 am today, ...
24/10/2026

☔️Well we knew the run of sunny and fine weather was too good to last - it is Storm Season after all.

At 10:15 am today, Sunday 25 October 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for a “broad area of severe storms producing damaging wind gusts is developing throughout the state”. ⛈️

Parkes is not in the warning area just yet, but there is a wide rain band on its way across the state, so we thought it was time for a heads up.

After all it’s much easier to prepare in sunshine than trying to get the washing off the line in the rain, while wrangling the kids and pets inside, and trying to tie down the trampoline. 😳

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, ahead of a vigorous trough and cold front set to cross the state during the day. Severe thunderstorms are developing ahead of this trough and are moving rapidly to the southeast and are likely to continue throughout the afternoon.

Here's some tips to ensure you're prepared for any wild weather🧡

🚗 Park vehicles undercover or away from trees

🏠 Clear gutters, downpipes and drains when it is safe to do so.

⛱️ Secure or bring inside loose outdoor items

🎒 Prepare your emergency kit and charge phones & power banks in case of any power outages

⚠️ Never drive through floodwater.

Stay informed:

🔹Download the Hazards Near Me app

🌦️ Check the latest forecasts and warnings at www.bom.gov.au

☎️Remember if you need emergency assistance during storms and flood, call the NSW SES on 132 500 and for life-threatening situations, contact Triple Zero (000).

The next warning from the BOM is due to be issued by 1:15 pm.








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We absolutely agree - Matt is an amazing person who gives so much back to his community, both in Parkes and in Forbes.🧡🎉...
06/10/2026

We absolutely agree - Matt is an amazing person who gives so much back to his community, both in Parkes and in Forbes.🧡🎉🥳

04/10/2026

⚠️ NOTICE: NSW SES advises that flood mitigation measures have been implemented at Accor Stadium ahead of this afternoon and toKnight’s NRL Grand Finals 🏈

We’ve tackled the pre-deployment of sandbags to prepare for the potential flood of passionate supporters, with emotions likely to be running high following their team’s result tonight.

Our crews tested their flood response during last night’s storm and have confirmed it’s ‘better than lego’ but recommend fans stay alert for any stampedes of supporters ‘flying the coop’ should their team end up defeated.

Conditions are expected to ease by Monday, although widespread debates regarding referee decisions may extend well into next week 🤔

Well, that escalated faster than expected 😳The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING W...
03/10/2026

Well, that escalated faster than expected 😳

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES at 11:39 am Eastern Standard Time on Saturday 3 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing through central parts of the state.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed about a surface trough through central parts of the state. Thunderstorms are expected to move towards the east and southeast throughout the day.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, PARKES, Crookwell, Cowra, Peak Hill, Blayney, Trunkey Creek and Taralga.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:40 pm.

NSW SES volunteers are ready to respond to any calls for assistance, but we ask the community to be prepared too:

🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.

🔸 Keep clear of creeks and storm drains

🔸 Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.

🔸 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

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⛈️To quote the immortal words of Freddie - ‘thunderbolts and lightning very, very frightening’😳.The forecast from the Bu...
03/10/2026

⛈️To quote the immortal words of Freddie - ‘thunderbolts and lightning very, very frightening’😳.

The forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) suggests today’s weather is more “it’s time to snuggle under a blanket” rather than “let’s go exploring the wild outdoors”. 🧡

However if you have to be venturing outside, please be sensible and stay safe.🤞

The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail. Winds northwest to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 21 to 29.

👉 The NSW SES urges you not to get caught unprepared:

💡 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during the storm.

🧩Stay indoors and away from windows, and keep children and pets inside as well. Noisy storms can especially unsettle dogs and other animals, so make sure they’re safe. 🐾🙀

🚗 Move vehicles under cover or away from tress.

🌱 Check and clean out your gutters, drains and downpipes - providing it is safe to do so.

💨 Secure loose objects around your home such as outdoor furniture (especially those surprisingly aerodynamic trampolines).

📲 Monitor warnings via the Hazards Near Me app or the NSW SES website (https://ow.ly/zRyu50UE3pt)

📞 For emergency help in flood and storms call NSW SES on 132 500.

☎️ Always call Triple Zero (000) for life threatening emergencies.








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⛈️Unfortunately the weather isn’t looking too promising for this long weekend, particularly on Saturday.According to the...
02/10/2026

⛈️Unfortunately the weather isn’t looking too promising for this long weekend, particularly on Saturday.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, a cold front is expected to bring widespread thunderstorms, including across the Central West over the weekend, before moving northeast early next week.

The forecast for Saturday includes the possibility of thunderstorms which could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

We think that means it’s the perfect time to settle in and break out the Lego or a jigsaw 🧩, to binge watch that series📺, or maybe just sit down with good book.📚

Of course, before you snuggle down, we suggest a quick check around the house and yard, to secure or put away any loose items such as outside furniture, trampolines, etc.

Other simple preparedness include:

🔹Understanding your risk and monitoring the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

🔹Parking vehicles undercover or away from trees where possible.

🔸When it’s safe to do so, clean gutters and drains to improve water flow around homes.

📲Download the Hazards Near Me app or visit the NSW SES website and stay up to date with warnings and information.

☎️For emergency assistance during floods and storms call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).

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So many talented young creatives. Thanks for having us visit, we loved meeting all of you.🧡🫶🎉
01/09/2026

So many talented young creatives. Thanks for having us visit, we loved meeting all of you.🧡🫶🎉

☔️Fortunately for ducks (but unfortunately for anyone trying to dry a load of laundry) it looks like the wet weather is ...
30/06/2026

☔️Fortunately for ducks (but unfortunately for anyone trying to dry a load of laundry) it looks like the wet weather is set to continue - with more rain on the way and possibly even a thunderstorm.

⛈️We firmly believe that preparation never hurts so here’s a few tips to ensure you're prepared for any wild weather, whether it’s today, tomorrow or next month.

🚗 Park vehicles undercover or away from trees.

🏠 When it is safe to do so, clear gutters, downpipes and drains

⛱️ Secure loose objects around your home (especially those surprisingly aerodynamic trampolines)

💨 If it does get wild and woolly, stay indoors and away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.

🎒 Prepare your emergency kit and charge
phones & power banks in case of any power outages.

⚠️ And with so much water already sitting in creeks and near causeways - this is the BIG one - Never walk, play or drive through floodwater. Like Ever. Really just don’t do it. ⚠️

Why not?
💦Because floodwater may be deeper and faster flowing than it appears and often contains hidden snags and debris.

Stay informed:
🔹Download the Hazards Near Me app

🌦️ Check the latest forecasts and warnings at www.bom.gov.au

☎️And remember, if you need emergency assistance during storms and flood, contact the NSW SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).









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