Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 7:18 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing in the Central West Slopes and Plains, the Southwest Slopes, and south of Wentworth.

Weather Situation: A moist airmass combines with a trough to initiate thunderstorms this late afternoon.

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 Young, West Wyalong, Condobolin, Forbes, Cowra, Lake Cargelligo, Gundagai and Tumut.

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

45 mm OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT THREDBO IN ONE HOUR TO 5:20 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.
* 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).