Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Riverina and Lower Western Districts of New South Wales
This alert is no longer in effect.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 in parts of the Riverina and Lower Western districts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Riverina and Lower Western Districts, 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 Riverina and Lower Western Districts, 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 alert for immediate broadcast, classified with high severity for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the Riverina and Lower Western Forecast Districts in New South Wales. Specific locations that may be impacted by these storms include Wentworth and Balranald.
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 ensure children and pets remain indoors.
- For emergency assistance during floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
- Monitor updates via the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website.
Expected Conditions
A very humid airmass is combining with a slow-moving trough of low-pressure to trigger severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours. The weather situation is developing over the far southwest of the state.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:19 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The current weather situation is expected to persist through the afternoon and evening. The next official warning update is scheduled to be issued by 8:20 pm AEDT.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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