Source: Bureau of Meteorology


For people in parts of North West Slopes and Plains Forecast District.

Issued at 6:51 pm Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

Severe thunderstorms north of Moree to the Queensland border.

Weather Situation: A deepening trough over the interior of the state is expected to gradually move east today. Moisture has increased to the east of the trough due to a persistent moist northeasterly airstream, supporting the development of thunderstorms and showers. This activity may bring locally heavy rainfall and damaging winds to parts of the state through the afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moree and Boggabilla.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

106 km/h wind gust recorded at Narrabri at 3:21 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).