Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Hunter and Mid North Coast Districts
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BOM issued it on April 4, 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).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of New South Wales, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Hunter and Mid North Coast, NSW
- Issued
- April 4, 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 Hunter and Mid North Coast, NSW.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDN21033) for heavy rainfall. This warning is classified as a top priority for immediate broadcast and was issued at 8:18 am Thursday, 19 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to people in parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts. Specific locations that may be affected by the storm activity include:
- Bulahdelah
- Seal Rocks
- Nelson Bay
- Dungog
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; ensure children and pets remain indoors as well.
- For emergency assistance during floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
- Monitor updates via the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website.
Expected Conditions
A line of slow-moving showers and storms has formed near Dungog in the northern Hunter region. These severe thunderstorms are generating locally heavy falls and are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:18 am on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 11:20 am. If severe thunderstorms develop in the Sydney, Newcastle, or Wollongong areas, a more detailed warning will be issued for those specific regions.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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