Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:27 pm Friday, 10 January 2025.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast and north of the state

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass over much of the northeast and southeast of the state has caused severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are likely to be slow moving and may persist throughout the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Glen Innes, Inverell, Warialda, Boggabilla, Ashford and Bingara.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the Illawarra, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains districts. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Eden, Moruya Heads, Canberra, Goulburn and Yass.

35.8mm of rain was recorded at Glen Innes Airport in the 30 minutes to 2:12 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.