Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:06 pm Thursday, 25 November 2021.

Near stationary thunderstorms are developing on the Southern Tablelands and South Coast

Weather Situation: A trough lies over the south of the state with a humid airmass feeding into it from the north. Thunderstorms are situated over the Southern Tablelands and South Coast and are near stationary.

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 Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Araluen, Nerriga and Captains Flat.

Snowball recorded 28mm in the hour to 12:45pm.

Braidwood recorded 15mm in 30 minutes this morning.

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.