Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for Upper Western New South Wales
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BOM issued it on April 3, 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 weather warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in parts of the Upper Western district, including Tibooburra.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Western New South Wales
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Upper Western New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDN21037) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert is currently in effect for parts of the Upper Western Forecast District in New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the Upper Western district. Specific locations that may be impacted by these conditions include:
- Tibooburra
- White Cliffs
- Fowlers Gap
- Milparinka
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents and travelers in the affected areas to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, ride, or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and call 000 if you require rescue.
- For emergency assistance during floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
- Monitor updates via the Hazards Near Me NSW app.
Expected Conditions
A combination of ample tropical moisture and a surface trough, paired with an upper trough moving across South Australia, is expected to produce heavy rainfall. Forecasters anticipate six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm. This intense rainfall may lead to dangerous flash flooding. Flood watches and warnings are currently active for the region.
Timeline
Heavy rainfall is expected to develop across the Upper Western district starting this evening, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. These conditions are forecast to persist into Wednesday, with rainfall expected to ease below warning thresholds by late Wednesday. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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