Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Tablelands and Slopes Districts of NSW
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across parts of central New South Wales.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central 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 warning for immediate broadcast, classified under the major warning group type.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to residents in parts of the following forecast districts:
- Central Tablelands
- South West Slopes
- Central West Slopes and Plains
Specific locations that may be affected include Bathurst, Cowra, Capertee, Blayney, and Trunkey Creek.
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 if you require rescue.
- Stay indoors away from windows, and ensure children and pets remain indoors.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A deep trough extending through the central west of New South Wales is interacting with a very humid tropical airmass. This weather situation is generating slow-moving lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms. These storms are capable of producing locally heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was officially issued at 1:28 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The current alert is expected to remain active with the next update due by 4:30 pm. Residents should monitor the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the BOM website for further developments.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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