Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:03 pm Saturday, 11 January 2025.

Locally intense rainfall has eased, though heavy rainfall persists across the state.

Weather Situation: A moist unstable airmass under an upper low pressure system is producing showers and thunderstorms with heavy falls this evening. The threat is likely to dissipate into the early hours of Sunday.

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 Narrandera, Lockhart and Darlington Point.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South West Slopes district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

49.2 MM RECORDED AT THE HUME DAM IN THE 1 HOUR TO 9:42 PM.

31 mm recorded at Albury Airport in the 30 minutes to 9:06 pm.

40.2 mm recorded at Charnwood in the 1 hour to 8:00 pm.

44 mm recorded at Stirling in the 30 minutes to 7:22pm.

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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.