Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Monday 02 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 01 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 02 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:46 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Picton and Appin. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Camden, Campbelltown and Oran Park by 4:10 pm and Engadine, Helensburgh and Badgerys Creek by 4:40 pm.

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 3:46 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall have developed this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Picton and Appin. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Camden, Campbelltown and Oran Park by 4:10 pm and Engadine, Helensburgh and Badgerys Creek by 4:40 pm.

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).
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:39 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are developing across the east this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A southerly change is interacting with the ranges in an unstable airmass to generate isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Further severe thunderstorm warnings may be issued for other parts of the central east and northeast this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central 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 Campbelltown and Bulli.

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 6:40 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:39 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are developing across the east this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A southerly change is interacting with the ranges in an unstable airmass to generate isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Further severe thunderstorm warnings may be issued for other parts of the central east and northeast this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central 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 Campbelltown and Bulli.

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 6:40 pm.
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.