Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Central Tablelands and Surrounding NSW Districts
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
Areazine synthesizes this BoM weather warning directly from BOM's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of New South Wales, including the Central Tablelands and Illawarra, as heavy rain threatens flash flooding.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- New South Wales, Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in New South Wales, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDN21033) for heavy rainfall. This is a top-priority alert for immediate broadcast, classified as a major warning group type.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the following forecast districts in New South Wales:
- Central Tablelands
- Southern Tablelands
- Illawarra
- Hunter
- Central West Slopes and Plains
- South West Slopes
Specific locations that may be affected include Orange, Katoomba, Bowral, Bathurst, Glen Davis, and Lithgow.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Do not walk, ride your bike, or drive through flood water.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and call 000 if you require rescue.
- Stay indoors and away from windows; keep children and pets indoors as well.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Slow-moving heavy thunderstorms have developed over the ranges in central eastern New South Wales within an extremely humid airmass. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:46 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026. The warning is currently active, with the next update scheduled to be issued by 3:50 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney, Newcastle, or Wollongong, a more detailed warning will be issued for those specific areas.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
Related Weather Warnings
All Weather Warnings →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this BoM weather warning.