Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Central Tablelands Forecast District. Issued at 7:03 pm Friday, 6 March 2026. Isolated heavy falls continuing over the Central Tablelands this evening. Weather Situation slow-moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are continuing over the Central Tablelands. These thunderstorms are expected to ease throughout the evening. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Central Tablelands Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Oberon, Jenolan Caves and Trunkey Creek. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Hunter,Illawarra,Southern Tablelands The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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.act.gov.au). The next warning is due to be issued by 10:05 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.