Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:17 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025. Severe thunderstorms have eased across New South Wales. Weather Situation An upper-level trough combined with a warm and unstable airmass to produce severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Severe thunderstorms have eased. This warning is now cancelled. Isolated thunderstorms are continuing about the Upper Western, North West Slopes and Plains, Hunter and Snow Mountains at time of issue and may redevelop over the northeast of the state this evening. Further severe thunderstorms may occur this evening. Severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if required. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/. 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Walgett Airport at 5:54 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. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.