Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:24 pm Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Storms generally easing, with some areas of isolated severe storms persisting with heavy rainfall.

Weather Situation: a very moist and unstable environment conducive to rapid severe thunderstorm development is set up throughout eastern NSW and southeastern Qld.

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 Singleton and Putty.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Metropolitan and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

5 cm hail stones were reported at Blaxlands Creek around 2:00 pm.

2 cm hail stones were reported at Aberdeen at 3:35 pm.

90 km/h wind gust was reported at Glen Innes 3:55 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).