Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding for Hunter and Tablelands Districts
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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 NSW, warning of heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks in the Hunter and Tablelands regions.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- New South Wales, Australia
- 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 New South Wales, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDN21033) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 1:27 pm on Friday, 6 March 2026, for residents in parts of the Hunter, Central Tablelands, and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific geographic regions within the central ranges and tablelands of New South Wales. Locations that may be affected by these severe conditions include:
- Bathurst
- Katoomba
- Lithgow
- Kandos
- Oberon
- Glen Davis
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following actions:
- 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 and away from windows; ensure children and pets remain indoors as well.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Slow-moving thunderstorms have developed along a trough lying over the ranges this afternoon. Combined with a moist airmass, these severe thunderstorms are likely to produce isolated heavy rainfall. These conditions may lead to dangerous flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 1:27 pm on Friday, 6 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 4:30 pm. Residents should stay updated via the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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