Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for Illawarra District
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BOM issued it on April 3, 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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A high-priority warning from the Bureau of Meteorology warns of slow-moving thunderstorms and potential flash flooding in parts of the Illawarra region, including Huskisson.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Illawarra, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Illawarra, New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a high-priority Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDN21033) for heavy rainfall. The alert is currently active for the Illawarra Forecast District in New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets parts of the Illawarra Forecast District. Locations that may be affected by these conditions include Huskisson.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents 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 for rescue.
- Stay indoors and away from windows; keep children and pets inside.
- For emergency assistance during floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A southerly change moving up the coast is interacting with a moist atmosphere, triggering heavy rainfall. Slow-moving thunderstorms are currently producing heavy rain along the coastal fringe of the Illawarra district. These conditions are likely to lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:04 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 4:05 am. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Hazards Near Me NSW app for further developments.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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