Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday 24 February 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Wednesday 25 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 24 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 am EDT Wednesday.
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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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 9:56 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with large hailstones and possible damaging winds and heavy rainfall over the far southeast of the state this evening.

Weather Situation
A very humid airmass combines with a slow moving trough of low-pressure to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
South Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, and possible damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,Riverina

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 1:00 am Wednesday.
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 Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 9:56 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with large hailstones and possible damaging winds and heavy rainfall over the far southeast of the state this evening.

Weather Situation
A very humid airmass combines with a slow moving trough of low-pressure to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
South Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, and possible damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,Riverina

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 1:00 am Wednesday.
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.