Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas. Issued at 6:08 pm Sunday, 25 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms crossing the Central Coast. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Gosford/Wyong and Sydney The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Calga and Brooklyn. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy by 6:35 pm and waters off The Entrance by 7:05 pm. 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. * 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.act.gov.au). A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Metropolitan and parts of the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Upper Western districts. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:10 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.