Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:14 pm Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Weather Situation A trough over southern New South Wales is generating slow moving thunderstorms with moderate rainfall about the Blue Mountains.. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains This warning is now cancelled. 65 MM WAS RECORDED AT BENDETHERA IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 4:59 PM. 39 mm was recorded at Bowral in the 1 hour to 4:15 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.