Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds for parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 7:42 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025. Severe thunderstorms possible about the far North West and in the southern inland. Weather Situation An unstable and very moist environment about a broad surface trough ahead of a front will trigger scattered severe thunderstorms through much of the state today. Severe thunderstorms are likely to move towards the east-northeast the evening. HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wagga Wagga, Tibooburra, Cooma, Griffith, Tumbarumba and Narrandera. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 24 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cootamundra in the 30 minutes to 6:40 pm. 27.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Albury in the 30 minutes to 6:45 pm. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at West Wyalong at 5:05 pm. Cancellation for the following areas: Central Tablelands,Southern Tablelands 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.gov.au). The next warning is due to be issued by 10:45 pm. 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.