Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Issued at 7:11 pm Thursday, 26 March 2026. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains This warning is now cancelled. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Mudgee at 4:47 pm. 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonamble at 4:30 pm. 115 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 3:39 pm. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Cobar at 1:53 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.