Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lithgow, Oberon and Bilpin
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BOM has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Central Tablelands and Hunter forecast districts in NSW due to damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Tablelands and Hunter, NSW
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning (type: severe_thunderstorm_warning) issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall. Warning ID IDN21033. Issued at 9:22 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026 (2026-09-26T11:22:18Z). Expires 2026-09-26T16:22:15Z.
Affected Areas
Parts of Central Tablelands and Hunter Forecast Districts in NSW. Locations which may be affected include Lithgow, Oberon and Bilpin.
What You Should Do
Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9:22 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026 until 2026-09-26T16:22:15Z. The next warning is due to be issued by 12:25 am Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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