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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
As of this morning, NSW weather warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology cover severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the Central Tablelands and Hunter, while a separate flood watch remains active for the Northern Rivers region.
What are the current NSW weather warnings?
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Central Tablelands, Hunter, and Northern Tablelands, with storms likely to produce large hail and damaging winds this afternoon. A separate flood watch is in place for the Northern Rivers, where moderate rainfall over already-saturated catchments could lead to minor flooding. No tornado warning for NSW has been issued today, though environments are being monitored for supercell development. For the latest weather warning updates, check the BOM NSW warnings map directly.
How do BOM NSW weather warnings work?
Warnings are issued when severe weather is expected within the next few hours to days. The BOM uses a tiered system: “advice” for minor impacts, “warning” for widespread dangerous conditions, and “emergency warning” for life-threatening events. Most storms in NSW today fall under the “warning” category. Tomorrow’s outlook suggests a possible east coast low developing, so check the 10-day forecast for shifting conditions.
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A BOM warning issued when thunderstorms are expected to produce dangerous phenomena such as destructive winds, large hail (≥2 cm), or heavy rain that may cause flash flooding. It covers the next few hours.
Why does NSW get so many weather warnings?
NSW experiences a wide range of weather systems – east coast lows, inland troughs, and coastal storms – that interact with the Great Dividing Range, making severe thunderstorms and floods particularly common in spring and summer.
How often are BOM NSW weather warnings updated?
Warnings are reviewed hourly during active events. The BOM issues a new warning as conditions change, often every 1–2 hours for thunderstorms, but flood watches are updated daily. Check the severe weather warning page.