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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Hunter, Metropolitan and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 am Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Isolated damaging wind gusts possibe about a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms early this morning.

Weather Situation: A cold front is crossing southern and central New South Wales early this morning to produce a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms with possible damaging winds.

Severe thunderstorms are possible to produce damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next few hours. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Mudgee, Katoomba, Bowral, Bathurst, Bulli, Port Kembla, Albion Park and Kiama.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast and Central West Slopes and Plains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 7:55 am.

If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong and surrounding areas, a more Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Other warnings may be current.

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.