Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for Upper Western NSW
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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 severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Upper Western district, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Western 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 Upper Western New South Wales.
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 for residents in New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the Upper Western Forecast District. Locations that may be affected by these conditions include Wanaaring.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following safety 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 away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A moist and unstable airmass is currently combining with a cold front moving through the Upper Western district to produce slow-moving severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:51 pm on Monday, 2 March 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to continue through the evening. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 8:55 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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