Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:13 pm Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

Scattered severe thunderstorms over the in the northern inland east-central parts of the state.

Weather situation: A moderately unstable airmass is in place north and east of a surface trough through the northern and central inland of NSW. This is likely to lead to isolated to locally scattered severe thunderstorms into the evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Hunter and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Putty and Kandos.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Moree, Narrabri, Inverell, Bundarra, Warialda and Wee Waa.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mid North Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

50 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT STANNIFER (MIDDLE CREEK) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:41 PM.

45 mm of rainfall in 2 hours was recorded at Nundle (Keeva) at 4:45 pm.

53 mm of rainfall in 60 minutes was recorded at Nundle (Head of the Peel) at 3:45 pm

35 mm of rainfall in 30 minutes was recorded at Tia (Highrent) at 3:45 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.