Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:21 am Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Heavy rainfall has eased about central eastern parts of New South Wales. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Heavy rainfall has eased through the Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes this morning. Light to moderate rainfall is ongoing through the area. Some isolated heavy rainfall is possible again through southeast New South Wales this afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if this occurs. Mandurama Post Office recorded 75.2mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am. Cowra Airport recorded 64.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:00 am. Newbridge (Stringybark Rd) recorded 60.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:15 am. Bathurst (Chifley Dam) recorded 48.0 mm in the 6 hours to 08:20 am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * 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.