Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central West Slopes and Plains, 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 severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains, including Parkes and Forbes.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central West Slopes and Plains, NSW
- 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 West Slopes and Plains, NSW.
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, affecting parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast District in New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains region. Specific locations that may be affected by these storms include Parkes and Forbes.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area 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 keep children and pets indoors as well.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
- Monitor updates via the Hazards Near Me NSW app.
Expected Conditions
Clusters of slow-moving severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon in a moist and unstable atmosphere over inland parts of the state. 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 warning was issued at 5:08 pm AEDT on Thursday, 26 February 2026. Severe thunderstorms are expected to persist through the remainder of the afternoon before easing in the evening. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 8:10 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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