Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Fire Weather Warning
for Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains fire weather districts
Issued at 04:40 AM EDT on Monday 02 February 2026
Weather Situation
Warm to hot and dry with winds tending east to southeasterly and increasing in the afternoon leading to Extreme fire dangers on Monday.
For the rest of Monday 02 February:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains
The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.
For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.
Forecast
Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) Lightning Ridge,NSW set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Lightning Ridge 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny day. The chance of a thunderstorm near the Queensland border late this afternoon and evening. Winds SE 25 to 40 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 30 to 38.
Forecast for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 26° 21° 22° 24° 26° 26° 25° Maximum 37° 30° 33° 35° 36° 35° 34° Chance of rain 50% 10% 10% 30% 30% 40% 30% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High 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 25
(km/h)21
(km/h)22
(km/h)16
(km/h)23
(km/h)12
(km/h)19
(km/h)6
(km/h)19
(km/h)10
(km/h)22
(km/h)9
(km/h)15
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(km/h)Wind direction S S ENE ENE NE ENE NE E NE NE NE NNE NE E Relative humidity 39% 25% 52% 34% 50% 29% 54% 32% 47% 27% 50% 36% 55% 35% Dew point 13°C 14°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 14°C 16°C 18°C 18°C 17°C First light 6:10am 6:11am 6:12am 6:12am 6:13am 6:14am 6:15am Sunrise 6:35am 6:36am 6:37am 6:38am 6:39am 6:40am 6:40am Sunset 8:03pm 8:02pm 8:02pm 8:01pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 7:59pm Last light 8:29pm 8:28pm 8:27pm 8:27pm 8:26pm 8:25pm 8:24pm -
Warnings
Weather Warnings
Mon 4:40am UTC Fire weather warning NSWSun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026Sun 2:27pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:27 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 2026
Valid for Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Central Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Slopes, Upper Western, Central West Slopes and Plains, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Lower Western and Riverina
Safety Advice:
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.
Severe heatwave conditions continue over the Central Tablelands with maximum temperatures currently in the low to mid thirties, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease on Monday.
Severe heatwave conditions have generally eased across the remainder parts of the state with temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties west of the ranges with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Along the coast maximum temperatures in the low to mid twenties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens. Locations likely to be impacted include Bathurst and Mudgee.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Monday 02 February 2026For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Fire Weather Warning for Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:10am EDT 6:35am EDT 8:03pm EDT 8:29pm EDT 8:25pm EDT 6:30am EDT 
Full moon
Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Lightning Ridge sun & moon times
MondayFirst light6:10am
EDTSunrise6:35am
EDTSunset8:03pm
EDTLast light8:29pm
EDTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseMon
8:25pm
EDTMoon setMon
6:30am
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 Monday Monday 37 1 Tuesday Tuesday 30 2 Wednesday Wednesday 33 3 Thursday Thursday 35 4 Friday Friday 36 5 Saturday Saturday 35 6 Sunday Sunday 34 7 Sunday Sunday 34 -
Rain for next 5 days
0 Monday Monday 5 1 Tuesday Tuesday 0 2 Wednesday Wednesday 0 3 Thursday Thursday 0 4 Friday Friday 0 5 Saturday Saturday 5 6 Sunday Sunday 0 7 Sunday Sunday 0
