Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 7:03 pm Friday, 6 March 2026.

Isolated heavy falls continuing over the Central Tablelands this evening.

Weather Situation: slow-moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are continuing over the Central Tablelands. These thunderstorms are expected to ease throughout the 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 Oberon, Jenolan Caves and Trunkey Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts 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).