NSW SES North West Region

11/02/2026

🌟 New Year, New You! 🌟

Looking for a way to make a real difference in 2026? Why not join the NSW State Emergency Service and become part of a team that helps communities when they need it most!

✅ Free Nationally Recognised Training provided – Learn valuable skills that last a lifetime
✅ Build lifelong friendships – Be part of a supportive team
✅ Endless opportunities to give back – Make a real impact in your community
✅ Learn essential emergency skills – Be ready when it matters
✅ Work alongside other Emergency Services – Collaborate and grow

We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ for a variety of roles, including:
• Flood Rescue
• Storm Response
• Administration & Support Roles
• Community Engagement and more!

Ready to step up? Apply now:
👉 https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer
Or chat with your local SES Unit to find out how you can help.

Explore volunteer opportunities with the NSW SES and help communities prepare for and respond to severe weather events. Learn about the application process and how you can make a difference by joining today.

14/01/2026

🌦️ Weather Update: Mid-Week Storm Potential ⛈️

Tamworth & Surrounds – Tamworth Country Music Festival Outlook

Wednesday:
Partly cloudy conditions are expected with a medium chance of thunderstorms, most likely during the afternoon and evening. Some storms may become severe, with the potential for damaging winds over 90 km/h, large hail (over 2 cm), and heavy rainfall.

🌧️ There’s a 50% chance of 0–9 mm of rain, though any thunderstorms could bring much higher totals.
🌡️ A hot day ahead with a top of 34 °C, with generally light winds.

Thursday:
Another warm and unsettled day with a very high chance of thunderstorms, particularly during the late afternoon and evening. Severe storms remain possible, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

🌧️ A 90% chance of rainfall between 1–15 mm, with locally heavier falls possible under thunderstorms.
🌡️ Temperatures will range from 18 °C overnight to a hot 35 °C during the day.

⚠️ Festival-goers and the community are encouraged to stay weather aware — monitor conditions closely, plan ahead for outdoor events, and download the Hazards Near Me App for the latest warnings and updates.

📞 If you need emergency assistance during severe weather, call 132 500.

More updates to come as conditions develop — stay safe, look after each other, and enjoy the festival atmosphere! 🎶🌈

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
Tamworth Regional Council
Tamworth Country Music Festival
7NEWS New England
News North West
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

30/12/2025

21/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Came Early for Toomelah!
The NSW SES has been proud to support the small First Nations community of Toomelah, which faces regular challenges from flooding. During a recent community preparedness forum, residents raised a simple but vital request: sandbags... And sandbags we have!

🚚 Last Friday, NSW SES provided 4,000 sandbags to help bolster flood resilience in the area. But that’s not all, we also donated a submersible pump to the Toomelah LALC, a powerful tool that will make a real difference when floodwaters rise again.

🤝 We’re committed to continuing this important work with communities across the region in 2026 and beyond. From all of us at NSW SES, we wish you a safe, joyful, and relaxing holiday season!




Moree Plains Shire Council
Infusion

12/12/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology is advising that much of NSW is at risk of thunderstorm activity today, with some regions likely to experience severe storms.

Large hail, damaging winds, and intense rainfall are possible across the western ranges, slopes and plains, as well as parts of the northern and central coast. Some storm cells may produce heavy, slow-moving rainfall, leading to flash flooding, particularly across the Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan Area, Hunter and southern Mid North Coast.

Please remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.

Thunderstorms are already active in parts of Sydney, the Illawarra and the Alpine region, and storm activity may continue late into tonight and into early Saturday, with a possible redevelopment of storms in the far west as a cold front approaches. Conditions can change quickly, and storms may form with little notice, so please stay alert for updates. We’ll continue to share new information as it becomes available.

We’re encouraging everyone to take a few moments now to get storm ready
• Secure or pack away loose outdoor items
• Park vehicles away from trees where possible
• Clear gutters and drains
• Trim low or overhanging branches that could cause damage in strong winds

For assistance from NSW SES, call 132 500.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Stay safe, everyone. 🌩️⚡️

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Armidale Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
NSW SES Liverpool Plains Shire
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Garah Unit
Guyra SES Unit
NSW SES Walcha Unit
NSW SES Glen Innes
NSW SES Deepwater Unit
NSW SES - Tenterfield Unit
Bingara NSW SES
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
Moree Plains Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
Narrabri Shire
7NEWS New England
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

11/12/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology is advising that our region may still see thunderstorms throughout this evening and into tomorrow, with some areas at risk of severe storm activity.
There is also the potential for intense rainfall from certain storm cells, which could lead to rapid river rises and flash flooding. Please remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.
We’re encouraging everyone to take a few moments to get storm-ready. Secure or pack away loose items around your property, park vehicles away from trees where possible, clear gutters, and trim any low or overhanging branches that could cause damage in strong winds.
Storm activity may continue into tomorrow and possibly Saturday. Conditions can change quickly, and storms may form with little notice, so please keep an eye on updates, we’ll share new information as soon as we have it.
If you need help from NSW SES, call 132 500. For life-threatening situations, dial 000 immediately.
Stay safe, everyone.
🌧️⚡️

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Armidale Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
NSW SES Liverpool Plains Shire
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Boggabri Unit
NSW SES Narrabri Unit
NSW SES Wee Waa Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Warialda Unit
NSW SES Garah Unit
Guyra SES Unit
NSW SES Walcha Unit
NSW SES Glen Innes
NSW SES Deepwater Unit
NSW SES - Tenterfield Unit
Bingara NSW SES
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
Moree Plains Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
7NEWS New England
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

10/12/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology have advised that Thunderstorms are possible today and potentially over the next few days across large parts of NSW.

We are asking residents to prepare where possible by moving vehicles from under trees and into cover, tie down or pack away any loose items around your house and yard and cut back any branches and clean gutters in preparation for any rain these storms may bring.

As always with these Thunderstorms, isolated severe storms are possible, and these storms can bring with them heavy isolated rainfall which has the potential to lead to flash flooding.

Please always drive to the conditions, never drive through, enter or play in floodwater as you don't know what else has been washed away during flash flooding.

The NSW SES are here to help if needed, if you do need our assistance, please call 132 500 and if your situation is an emergency always call 000.

Thanks everyone, please stay safe.

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Armidale Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
NSW SES Liverpool Plains Shire
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Boggabri Unit
NSW SES Narrabri Unit
NSW SES Wee Waa Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Warialda Unit
NSW SES Garah Unit
Guyra SES Unit
NSW SES Walcha Unit
NSW SES Glen Innes
NSW SES Deepwater Unit
NSW SES - Tenterfield Unit
Bingara NSW SES
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
Moree Plains Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
7NEWS New England
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

08/11/2025

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast damaging winds, large hailstones:
- Tamworth
- Gunnedah
- Quirindi
- Bendemeer

ADVICE
Next update: Saturday 8 Nov 6:30 pm

Find out more: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/iU4LkW

08/11/2025

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, destructive winds, giant hailstones, flash flooding:
- Tamworth
- Gunnedah
- Quirindi
- Bendemeer
Next update: Saturday 8 Nov 7:30 pm
Find out more: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/XndR2E

08/11/2025

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, destructive winds, giant hailstones, flash flooding:
- Gunnedah
- Mullaley
- Boggabri
- Tambar Springs
WATCH AND ACT
Next update: Saturday 8 Nov 6:30 pm

08/11/2025

⚠⚠ Thunderstorm Warning ⚠⚠

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains district.

Locations which may be affected include Gunnedah, Mullaley, Boggabri, and Tambar Springs.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in the North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands. Locations which may be affected include Armidale, Tamworth, Quirindi, Manilla, Barraba and Inverell.

111 km/h wind gust recorded at Narrabri at 1:41 pm.

Please take care this afternoon, where possible secure any loose items from around your house and yard and move your vehicles away from trees and into cover.

If you do need assistance from NSW SES please give us a call on 132 500 or if you situation is an emergency always call 000.

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Boggabri Unit
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Narrabri Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Tingha Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
Bingara NSW SES
NSW SES Armidale Unit
Guyra SES Unit
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Narrabri Shire
Moree Plains Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
7NEWS New England