Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall for parts of Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Sydney areas. Issued at 5:06 pm Monday, 9 February 2026. Isolated severe storm over southwestern Sydney. DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Theresa Park by 5:35 pm and the Burragorang State Recreation Area by 6:05 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. * 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). A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Southern Tablelands and parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes districts. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 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.