Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:33 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue about central eastern NSW this evening.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are continuing along convergent boundaries over the Central West Slopes and Plains and Central Tablelands with support from an approaching upper trough 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 Mudgee, Wellington, Gulgong, Hill End and Dunedoo.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

32 mm was recorded at Molong (Post Office) in the 30 minutes to 8:20 pm.

51 mm was recorded at Rocklea (Glenlea) in the 1 hour to 7:51 pm.

56.6 mm was recorded at Doon Ayr (Gloucester River) in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.

93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Singleton at 2:41 pm.

3-4 cm hailstones were observed in Canberra around 3:30 pm.

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.