View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast updated at 11:18 am EDT on Friday 17 October 2025.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea extends a ridge across eastern NSW while a trough lies over the northern inland. A cold front is approaching from the southwest and is forecast to sweep brush the south, while its associated trough moves across the state during today. A fresh southerly change is expected through today, reaching the northern border by early Saturday. The change may appear as a southerly buster through Sydney. The trough is likely to linger along the north coast during Saturday, while the next high pressure system moves over inland NSW, becoming the dominant feature. The next cold front and trough is poised to reach the state early next week.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers on the northern slopes, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h shifting south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 35.
- Fire Danger
- Central Ranges: Moderate
- North Western: Moderate
- Upper Central West Plains: High
- Lower Central West Plains: Moderate
Sun protection 9:20am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dubbo | – | 31 |
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Parkes | – | 31 |
Saturday 18 October
The chance of a thunderstorm on the northern slopes in the early morning. Sunny day. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 32.
Sunday 19 October
Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
Monday 20 October
Sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h tending north to northwesterly during the day then tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 39.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EDT Friday.
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