Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:14 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OCCURRING ALONG THE SOUTH COAST.

Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this evening

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Moruya Heads, Narooma and Araluen.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Snowy Mountains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

63 MM WAS RECORDED AT EUROBODALLA IN THE 1 HOUR TO 12:45 AM

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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.