Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Gosford/Wyong area. Issued at 6:43 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026. Severe storm near Gosford HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Gosford/Wyong The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:45 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near The Entrance and Tuggerah Lake. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect waters off The Entrance by 7:00 pm. Cancellation for the following areas: Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury,Maitland/Cessnock 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). A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan districts. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:15 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.