Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Upper Western Forecast District. Issued at 10:42 am Sunday, 8 February 2026. Heavy rainfall redeveloping about parts of the Upper Western overnight. Weather Situation A humid tropical airmass lingers over northwestern New South Wales. Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop about the Upper Western overnight and into Monday morning as an upper trough approaches the area. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Upper Western HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to redevelop in parts of the Upper Western district from late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 and 50 mm are likely, with localised totals up to 75 mm possible with thunderstorm activity. Conditions are expected to ease by early Monday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Tibooburra, Wanaaring, Louth and Milparinka. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Lower Western The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday. 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.