Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:43 pm Saturday, 3 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have redeveloped through southeast parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and relatively unstable airmass is in place over the inland east of NSW, with showers and thunderstorms in the area leading to a localised risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Captains Flat, Queanbeyan and Tidbinbilla.

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

52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hunter Springs (Wondecla) in the 60 minutes to 7:15 pm

43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hillview (Oallen) in the 60 minutes to 6:30 pm

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.
* 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).