Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026
Forecast
Arkell (33.7278°S, 149.383°E, 933m AMSL) Arkell,NSW set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Arkell 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm on and E of the ranges during this afternoon and early evening. Winds NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending NW/SW in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 33 to 40.
Forecast for Arkell (33.7278°S, 149.383°E, 933m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 15° 18° 20° 11° 8° 11° 14° Maximum 36° 37° 32° 23° 25° 27° 29° Chance of rain 10% 40% 50% 20% 30% 70% 60% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High High - - - 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)17
(km/h)13
(km/h)16
(km/h)20
(km/h)28
(km/h)24
(km/h)26
(km/h)26
(km/h)15
(km/h)14
(km/h)16
(km/h)13
(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction NE WSW NNE W NW WSW E E ENE NE NNE NW NW W Relative humidity 52% 21% 42% 22% 45% 45% 66% 43% 72% 41% 72% 44% 72% 43% Dew point 12°C 10°C 14°C 11°C 14°C 15°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 13°C 13°C 15°C 14°C First light 5:56am 5:57am 5:58am 5:59am 6:01am 6:02am 6:03am Sunrise 6:23am 6:24am 6:25am 6:26am 6:27am 6:28am 6:29am Sunset 8:10pm 8:09pm 8:08pm 8:08pm 8:07pm 8:06pm 8:05pm Last light 8:37pm 8:36pm 8:35pm 8:34pm 8:34pm 8:33pm 8:32pm -
Warnings
Weather Warnings
Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWThu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026Thu 2:56pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:56 PM EDT on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western
Warning for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties west of the ranges, and in low to high thirties on and east of the ranges. Maximum temperatures in the high twenties over alpine areas.
Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties west of the ranges, and in the mid to high teens on and east of the ranges. Minimum temperatures in the low teens over alpine areas.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist through this week, easing later in the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Yass.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Friday 30 January 2026For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Arkell (33.7278°S, 149.383°E, 933m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:56am EDT 6:23am EDT 8:10pm EDT 8:37pm EDT 6:12pm EDT 2:47am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Arkell sun & moon times
FridayFirst light5:56am
EDTSunrise6:23am
EDTSunset8:10pm
EDTLast light8:37pm
EDTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseFri
6:12pm
EDTMoon setFri
2:47am
EDTFull moonFull moon Mon
Feb 02
Last quarterLast quarter Mon
Feb 09
New moonNew moon Tue
Feb 17
First quarterFirst quarter Tue
Feb 24
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Temperature for next 5 days
0 Friday Friday 36 1 Saturday Saturday 37 2 Sunday Sunday 32 3 Monday Monday 23 4 Tuesday Tuesday 25 5 Wednesday Wednesday 27 6 Thursday Thursday 29 7 Thursday Thursday 29 -
Rain for next 5 days
0 Friday Friday 0 1 Saturday Saturday 0 2 Sunday Sunday 0 3 Monday Monday 0 4 Tuesday Tuesday 0 5 Wednesday Wednesday 10 6 Thursday Thursday 0 7 Thursday Thursday 0
