Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Upper Western Forecast District.

Issued at 10:05 am Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall developing about the Upper Western from this evening.

Weather Situation: Ample tropical moisture extends over the centre of the country with a surface trough extending into the far northwest of the state. Meanwhile an upper trough is moving across South Australia. This combination will lead to the development of heavy rainfall in the far northwest of the state from this evening into Wednesday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Upper Western district from this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.

Conditions are expected to ease below warning thresholds by late Wednesday.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Tibooburra, White Cliffs, Fowlers Gap and Milparinka.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
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).