Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Riverina and Lower Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:49 pm Friday, 19 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts continue in the Lower Western and Riverina.

Weather Situation: Scattered thunderstorms have developed over a broad area in a hot and unstable airmass in place ahead of a surface trough situated in far southwest of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to be isolated within the broader warning area and they may persist throughout the remainder of the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Deniliquin, Hay, Wentworth, Balranald and Finley.

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.
* 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.gov.au).