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Extreme HeatSevere

Severe heatwave warning for New South Wales

Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Central Tablelands Districts.Until 3:26 am, 7 Dec

Temperatures in the mid to high thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties. Following the change, maximum temperatures dropping to the high twenties, minimum temperatures in high teens. Severe heatwave conditions easing over the weekend as a cooler change extends across the State.

Fire WeatherSevere

Extreme Fire Weather Warning for Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, North Western, Upper Central West Plains and Lower Central West Plains fire districts for 06 December

Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, North Western, Upper Central West Plains and Lower Central West PlainsUntil 1:00 pm, 6 Dec

The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to: Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.weather service.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Point Danger and Ulladulla and for Sydney Enclosed Waters for 06 December

Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra CoastUntil 1:00 pm, 6 Dec

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Point Danger and Seal Rocks and between Broken Bay and Gabo Island and for Sydney Enclosed Waters for 07 December

Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden CoastUntil 1:00 pm, 7 Dec

Sheep Grazier WarningModerate

Warning to Sheep Graziers for Snowy Mountains forecast district

Snowy Mountains forecast districtUntil 1:00 pm, 7 Dec

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Snowy Mountains forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

ThunderstormUnknown

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central West Slopes and Plains, Upper Western and Lower Western forecast districts

Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western and Upper WesternUntil 9:38 am, 6 Dec

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Dubbo, Cobar, Bourke, Coonamble, Nyngan and White Cliffs.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen...

Last updated: 4:53 am, 6 Dec 2025