Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:17 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues in southeast NSW this evening.

Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this evening

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moruya Heads, Narooma and Araluen.

31MM RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm

32 mm was recorded at Perisher Valley in the 1 hour to 10:34pm

109 km/h wind gust recorded at Nobby's Head at 9:26pm

120 km/h wind gust recorded at Williamtown at 9:22pm

94 km/h wind gust recorded at Tocal at 9:04pm

117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm

100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm

107 km/h wind gust recorded at Scone at 8:22pm

113 km/h wind gust recorded at Murrurindi Gap at 8:06pm

102 km/h wind gust recorded at Tamworth at 7:45pm

111 km/h wind gust recorded at Merriwa at 7:30pm

90 km/h wind gust recorded at Bathurst at 6:57pm

30mm recorded at Mandurama in the 30 minutes to 6:31pm

31mm recorded at Araluen in the 30 minutes to 6:30pm.

96 km/h wind gust recorded at Orange at 6:23pm

93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonabarabran at 6:16pm

4cm hailstones observed 25km east of Wellington around 6pm.

31mm recorded at Bowning in the 1 hour to 5:57pm.

107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm

106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm

102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm

120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm

25mm recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm

107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm

104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm

27mm recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm

113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm

25mm recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm

22mm recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm

106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.