Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Hunter, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:36 pm Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall with slow moving thunderstorms.

Weather Situation:
A trough over southern New South Wales is generating slow moving thunderstorms with localised heavy falls about southern and central parts of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bowral, Katoomba, Bombala, Kiama, Nimmitabel, Penrith, Port Kembla and Albion Park.

39 mm was recorded at Bowral in the 1 hour to 4:15 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.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).