Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Riverina Forecast District, NSW

Source: BOM · Riverina, NSW

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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for parts of the Riverina Forecast District in NSW, effective until 7:32 am UTC on August 25, 2026.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Riverina, NSW
Issued
August 25, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDN21033) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Issued at 1:32 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (2026-08-25T03:32:19Z). Expires at 2026-08-25T07:32:19Z. Severity: High. Phase: new.

Affected Areas

Parts of Riverina Forecast District, New South Wales (NSW).

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. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website.

Expected Conditions

Isolated severe storms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

Warning issued at 2026-08-25T03:32:19Z. Effective until 2026-08-25T07:32:19Z. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:35 pm.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for parts of the Riverina Forecast District in NSW, effective until 7:32 am UTC on August 25, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Riverina, NSW. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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