Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Central Tablelands Forecast District. Issued at 8:52 pm Monday, 9 February 2026. Heavy falls continuing near the Blue Mountains Weather Situation Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing this evening in a moist airmass. Heavy to intense rainfall has been observed over the Blue Mountains, with things now slowly easing back to moderate to locally heavy falls as a trough shifts to the north. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Central Tablelands Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Oberon, Jenolan Caves and Bilpin. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 51mm WAS RECORDED IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 8:53PM AT WENTWORTH FALLS. Cancellation for the following areas: Illawarra,South Coast,South West Slopes,Southern Tablelands,Snowy Mountains 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). The next warning is due to be issued by 11:55 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.