Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:48 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTH WEST, MOST LIKELY FROM TONIGHT
Weather Situation
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms. A trough is expected to push into the far southwest of the state overnight tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, with the risk becoming likely overnight tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely.
Locally, INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms, however is most likely about the far southern Lower Western and southwestern Riverina from later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Hay, Wentworth, Menindee and Balranald.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't 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 ring 000 if you need rescue.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Argoon (34.8583°S, 145.6741°E, 118m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the W, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the Victorian border in the late afternoon and evening. Heavy falls possible near the Victorian border. Winds NE 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 34.
Forecast for Argoon (34.8583°S, 145.6741°E, 118m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 21° 21° 20° 19° 18° 18° 19° Maximum 30° 26° 30° 31° 33° 33° 35° Chance of rain 60% 90% 50% 50% 10% 10% 10% Likely amount 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Very High 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 23
(km/h)18
(km/h)22
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(km/h)13
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE ENE NE NNE NNW NNW WNW SSE WSW SSW SW ESE SSW Relative humidity 57% 38% 73% 74% 86% 61% 73% 45% 74% 33% 63% 23% 62% 25% Dew point 14°C 14°C 18°C 18°C 20°C 19°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 14°C 15°C 8°C 15°C 11°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Argoon (34.8583°S, 145.6741°E, 118m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:36am EDT 7:02am EDT 7:51pm EDT 8:17pm EDT 6:39pm EDT 4:09am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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