Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:02 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026. Heavy rainfall has now eased with storms in the Upper Hunter Weather Situation Slow moving thunderstorms over the Upper Hunter this evening have now weakened. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Hunter, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains This warning is now cancelled. 81.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT KINGDON PONDS (YARRANDI BRIDGE) IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:49 PM 80 MM WAS RECORDED AT SCONE IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8 PM. 52 mm was recorded at Comboyne (Thorne River) in the 60 min to 5:15 pm. 96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Scone at 6:21 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.