Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:43 pm Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing this evening.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have redeveloped but will weaken later this evening. Sub severe thunderstorms will continue overnight.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Armidale, Moruya Heads, Guyra, Uralla and Bundarra.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Australian Capital Territory district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

113 km/h wind gust was recorded at Tamworth at 7:01 pm.

26.6 mm was recorded at Narrawa in the 30 minutes to 3:43 pm.

31.6 mm was recorded at Cudal in the 30 minutes to 3:38 pm.

24.6 mm was recorded at Jingera in the 30 minutes to 3:22 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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).