Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 12:59 pm Thursday, 19 March 2026.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:50 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Bankstown. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Fairfield, Auburn, Guildford and Regents Park by 1:20 pm and Wentworthville by 1:50 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.