Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:24 am Monday, 10 February 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE RAINFALL APPROACHING THE ILLAWARRA.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are forming on a surface trough in a moist unstable airmass in inland NSW, assisted by an upper trough moving across the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the South West Slopes and parts of the Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Riverina and Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Goulburn, Yass, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Narrandera.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Bowral.

28 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT GOULBURN (POMEROY) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:15AM.

45 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT PALMER IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 1:25AM.

27.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Murrumburrah (Historical Society) in the 30 minutes to 4:29am.

21.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dalton (Hillview) in the 30 minutes to 4:11am.

27.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Junee Treatment Works in the 30 minutes to 2:13am.

27.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Argalong (Sandy Creek) in the 30 minutes to 1:20am.

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.