Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Hunter Forecast District. Issued at 7:02 pm Sunday, 27 April 2025. Heavy rainfall has eased about the Hunter. Weather Situation A complex low pressure system about the Hunter coast enhanced a moist and unstable onshore flow, supporting bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier today. The low has now weakened and is moving offshore, however moderate shower activity may persist about the region tonight. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Hunter Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Hunter and the warning for this district is cancelled. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 63.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Martinsville in the 2 hours to 4:33 pm. 86 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lake Macquarie in the 3 hours to 4:20 pm. 67.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cooranbong in the 2 hours to 3:40 pm. 110 mm of rainfall was recorded at Crawford in the 6 hours to 1:58 pm. 96.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Smithtown (Seven Oaks) in the 3 hours to 2:00 am. 103 mm of rainfall was recorded at Collombatti in the 3 hours to 1:53 am. 75 mm of rainfall was recorded at Moparrabah (Majors Creek) in the 3 hours to 1:12 am. A Flood Watch and several Flood Warnings are current in eastern New South Wales, for further details see http:/www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings 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. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.