Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 1:40 pm Friday, 27 March 2026.

Showers and thunderstorms produce heavy rainfall along the South Coast coastal areas

Weather Situation: A southerly change is moving north along the coastline of the South Coast district, lifting a very humid airmass right along the coastline. A number of showers and thunderstorms are capable of producing heavy rain along the leading edge of the change.

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 Batemans Bay, Moruya Heads, Ulladulla and Narooma.

A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WIND is in effect for the same area that is covered by this warning. See https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDN21037 for details.

A separate warning for DAMAGING SURF is also in effect - see https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDN28504 for details.

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).