Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong areas. Issued at 3:16 am Thursday, 20 March 2025. Rainfall rates have eased in southwestern Sydney. cancellation of detailed severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 41.2mm was recorded at badgerys Creek in the hour to 2:30am AEDT 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.