Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:56 pm Sunday, 1 March 2026. HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTH WEST, MOST LIKELY FROM LATE TONIGHT Weather Situation Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms. A trough is expected to push into the far southwest of the state overnight tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls. HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas: Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts tonight, with the risk becoming likely into Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely. Locally, INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms, however is most likely about the far southern Lower Western and southwestern Riverina from later this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Hay, Wentworth and Menindee. Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information. 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. 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). The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Sunday. 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.