Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:36 am Sunday, 25 October 2026.

A line of severe storms is moving southeast producing damaging wind gusts in the west of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, with a vigorous trough set to cross the interior of the state during the day. Thunderstorms are developing ahead of this trough and are moving rapidly to the southeast.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cobar, Bourke, Griffith, Nyngan, Ivanhoe and Brewarrina.

A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilcannia Airport at 6:43 am.

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.
* 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).