Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:56 pm Saturday, 7 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall for parts of the southeast, including Canberra, this evening.

Weather Situation: Upper atmospheric instability is combining with a moist airmass to produce severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall 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 Canberra, Nerriga, Queanbeyan and Tidbinbilla.

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

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.
* 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).