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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 am Friday, 27 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the Sydney Metro and surrounds has eased.

Weather Situation
A slow moving trough stalled about the Sydney Metropolitan area overnight leading to persistent heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. The risk of heavy rainfall has now eased, with non-severe showers and thunderstorms continuing.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
This warning is now cancelled.
109.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT LIDCOMBE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 9:45 PM.
73.6 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 3 hours to 00:45 am.
67.0 mm was recorded at Guildford in the 3 hours to 8:48 pm.
65.8 mm was recorded at Horsley Park in the 3 hours to 8:37 pm.
71.6 mm was recorded at Bankstown Airport in the 3 hours to 8:23 pm.
55.0 mm was recorded at Liverpool in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
71.0 mm was recorded at Canterbury in the 3 hours to 8:06 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 am Friday, 27 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the Sydney Metro and surrounds has eased.

Weather Situation
A slow moving trough stalled about the Sydney Metropolitan area overnight leading to persistent heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. The risk of heavy rainfall has now eased, with non-severe showers and thunderstorms continuing.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
This warning is now cancelled.
109.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT LIDCOMBE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 9:45 PM.
73.6 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 3 hours to 00:45 am.
67.0 mm was recorded at Guildford in the 3 hours to 8:48 pm.
65.8 mm was recorded at Horsley Park in the 3 hours to 8:37 pm.
71.6 mm was recorded at Bankstown Airport in the 3 hours to 8:23 pm.
55.0 mm was recorded at Liverpool in the 3 hours to 8:15 pm.
71.0 mm was recorded at Canterbury in the 3 hours to 8:06 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.