Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:39 am Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing through central parts of the state.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed about a surface trough through central parts of the state. Thunderstorms are expected to move towards the east and southeast throughout the day.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Parkes, Crookwell, Cowra, Peak Hill, Blayney, Trunkey Creek and Taralga.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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.act.gov.au).