Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Wednesday, 17 January 2024.

Heavy rainfall developing across the southern slopes and ranges this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation: A very humid airmass drawn from the tropics is interacting with a cold front sweeping across the south of the state today, leading to areas of heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Southern Tablelands, ACT, Snowy Mountains, Southwest Slopes and Riverina from early Wednesday afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 50 to 80 mm are likely.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected within the warning area, though no longer considered likely.

Conditions are forecast to ease from the west during Wednesday night.

Locations which may be affected include Albury, Tumbarumba, Selwyn, Adaminaby, Tumut and Khancoban.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.