Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for Hunter Forecast District
This alert is no longer in effect.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).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in parts of the Hunter region, including Wallsend.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Hunter Forecast District, New South Wales
- 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 Hunter Forecast District, New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert is currently in effect for parts of the Hunter Forecast District in New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the Hunter Forecast District. Locations that may be impacted by the developing weather situation include Wallsend. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney, Newcastle, or Wollongong, additional detailed warnings may be issued.
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 floodwater.
- 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 are kept inside.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
An onshore flow in a moist airmass is currently producing heavy rainfall with showers and thunderstorms. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 10:20 pm Sunday, March 8, 2026. The current weather situation is expected to persist through the evening, with the next update scheduled to be issued by 1:20 am Monday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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