Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:58 am Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall continuing through northern parts of the state.
Weather Situation
A trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over northern parts of New South Wales.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moree, Narrabri, Barraba, Bellata and Bingara.
75.2 mm was recorded at Narrabri Airport in the 3 hours to 4:59 am.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
The next warning is due to be issued by 10:00 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Acacia Plateau (28.4432°S, 152.39°E, 395m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. The chance of fog in the S early this morning. High chance of rain, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the Queensland border. Light winds becoming E/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 21 to 28.
Forecast for Acacia Plateau (28.4432°S, 152.39°E, 395m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 18° 18° 18° 17° 15° 15° 16° Maximum 22° 26° 29° 29° 32° 33° 28° Chance of rain 60% 50% 30% 10% 10% 50% 40% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
(km/h)16
(km/h)19
(km/h)20
(km/h)21
(km/h)20
(km/h)14
(km/h)13
(km/h)4
(km/h)9
(km/h)6
(km/h)13
(km/h)18
(km/h)21
(km/h)Wind direction ESE SE SE SE SSE SE SE ESE E E SW SE SE ESE Relative humidity 77% 73% 84% 73% 71% 54% 67% 44% 66% 40% 66% 42% 67% 54% Dew point 19°C 16°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 14°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 16°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Acacia Plateau (28.4432°S, 152.39°E, 395m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:24am EST 5:48am EST 6:17pm EST 6:41pm EST 8:46pm EST 9:56am EST 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
