Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
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Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.
Issued at 8:25 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have now eased.
cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong and Sydney
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and surrounding areas. This warning is now cancelled.
93 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOSMAN IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 3:03 am
44 mm was recorded at Dora Creek in the 30 minutes to 07:42 am
44 mm was recorded at Norah Head in the 30 minutes to 7:02 am
36 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 30 minutes to 6:32 am
51 mm was recorded at Rose Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:31 am
44 mm was recorded at Little Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:07 am
42 mm was recorded at Wahroonga in the 30 minutes to 3:13 am
51 mm was recorded at Allambie in the 30 minutes to 3:04 am
64 mm was recorded at Pearl Beach Reservoir in the 60 minutes to 2:27 am
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
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).
Other warnings may be current.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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
Awaba (33.0077°S, 151.5434°E, 56m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Lower Hunter. Thunderstorms possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the coast. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 23 to 28.
Forecast for Awaba (33.0077°S, 151.5434°E, 56m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 19° 18° 18° 17° 17° 17° 17° Maximum 27° 24° 25° 27° 25° 27° 27° Chance of rain 70% 80% 60% 60% 70% 90% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High 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 2
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(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSE SW SW SW SSE SW SSE SSW S SSW SE S SE Relative humidity 100% 85% 100% 98% 100% 84% 96% 76% 99% 81% 99% 76% 98% 73% Dew point 22°C 22°C 21°C 21°C 21°C 21°C 20°C 20°C 21°C 20°C 21°C 21°C 21°C 20°C -
Warnings
- Cancelled Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong & Sydney areas
- Cancelled Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong & Sydney areas
- Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
- Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Awaba (33.0077°S, 151.5434°E, 56m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:31am EDT 6:55am EDT 7:10pm EDT 7:33pm EDT 5:44am EDT 6:36pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
