Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Mid North Coast and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:04 pm Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Thunderstorms have developed in the north of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere combined with a surface trough has triggered thunderstorms in the north of the state.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
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 Gunnedah, Murrurundi, Quirindi, Mullaley and Boggabri.

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 8:05 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Mid North Coast and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:04 pm Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Thunderstorms have developed in the north of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere combined with a surface trough has triggered thunderstorms in the north of the state.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains
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 Gunnedah, Murrurundi, Quirindi, Mullaley and Boggabri.

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 8:05 pm.
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.