Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:55 pm Thursday, 4 June 2026. The risk of severe thunderstorms has eased in the Hunter and North West Slopes and Plains this evening. Weather Situation A trough moving through the Hunter and North West Slopes and Plains is generating isolated thunderstorms this evening. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands This warning is now cancelled. A separate Severe Weather Warning for damaging wind gusts is also current over elevated parts of the Great Dividing Range this evening. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts 103 km/h gust was recorded at Murrurundi Gap at 5:44 pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. 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). No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.