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As of this morning, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued 14 active warnings for New South Wales, including severe thunderstorm warnings for the Central Tablelands and Hunter districts, and a flood watch for the northern rivers. These alerts cover damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall expected through the afternoon and evening.
What are the current NSW weather warnings?
The most urgent warnings today are for severe thunderstorms developing along a trough in the northeast of the state. A severe thunderstorm warning is current for the Central Tablelands, Hunter, and parts of the Mid North Coast, with wind gusts up to 125 km/h and giant hail possible. A separate flood watch remains in place for the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence rivers, where catchments are already saturated. The Bureau of Meteorology (weather warning page) updates these every hour as storm cells move east.
How do I interpret the warning levels?
NSW warnings are colour-coded: yellow (watch and act), orange (immediate threat), and red (emergency). Today’s severe thunderstorm warnings are at the orange level for the Central Tablelands, meaning residents should shelter immediately. For the broader severe weather warning zone, a yellow watch covers the remaining areas of the Hunter and Mid North Coast, with conditions expected to ease by late evening.
How often are NSW weather warnings updated?
The Bureau of Meteorology reviews all warnings every 60 minutes during active events. For severe thunderstorms, updates can come every 30 minutes as storm cells are tracked by radar. The 10-day forecast also includes a summary of potential warning zones.
What should I do when a severe thunderstorm warning is issued?
Seek shelter indoors, away from windows and doors. Avoid using electrical appliances and stay off concrete floors. If outdoors, do not shelter under trees. For flood watches, avoid crossing flooded roads and move livestock to higher ground. Listen to local ABC radio for official updates.
Where can I find the latest NSW weather warnings map?
The Bureau’s website provides an interactive NSW weather warnings map showing current zones and severity. You can also check the weather warning Brisbane page for cross-border systems that may move into northern NSW.