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Illawarra Stormchasers is your local, community-first weather hub — born from a love of chasing storms, but now dedicated to helping people across the Illawarra stay informed, prepared, and safe. But with years of storm-watching experience, deep local insight, and a real passion for what we do, we combine model data, radar, and what we see in the sky to give you a grounded, honest take on what mig

ht happen over the next 24–72 hours. From Nowra up to Wollongong, and across to the Southern Highlands, Eurobodalla, Far South Coast, and Sydney Basin — our team keeps watch on it all. And when we’re out storm chasing, we’ll bring you real-time updates, photos, and explanations, so you can see what we see — wherever we are. We’re proud to offer this premium-level service for free. Whether you’re here for the awe of a lightning storm or keeping an eye on potentially dangerous weather, our goal is to build a knowledgeable, resilient community. Thanks for reading, sharing, and being part of the journey.
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03/06/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Thursday 4th June 2026.

Winds 'may' die off a little overnight, but alas a repeat mode for tomorrow. Mostly dry apart from the chance of a 'blink and you miss' 5 spot shower. A mix of cloud and sun with West winds strong at times. A tad cooler at around 18C, but that is close to average. HIGHLANDS: West wind persisting overnight. Tomorrow a mix of cloud and sun. More cloud in far west where there is also a chance of a quick moving shower or two. Just an outside chance of a shower in east. Wind will be main feature with the West wind reaching gale force about higher parts. 10-11C.

02/06/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Wednesday 3rd June 2026.

A couple 10 spot showers 'may' make it to coast in next 3-4 hours. Tomorrow a mix of sun and cloud, but sun should be the better part. Mostly dry. NW winds morning, becoming stronger West by the afternoon. No BOM wind warnings for Coastal Illawarra for tomorrow, but keep in mind as a possibility. Around 19C. HIGHLANDS: Showers in next 3 hours or so, more likely in west of region. Tomorrow a mix of cloud and sun. A light shower or two possible, again mainly in west of region. NW to W winds, possible reaching gale force on higher ridges. 12-13C.

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDSparts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern ...
02/06/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS
parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and Hunter Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:56 am Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday 2 June 2026Issued at 10:56 am EST on Tuesday 2 June 2026

Damaging winds over parts of the Great Dividing Range, extending north during the day.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system will approach Bass Strait today. Strong northwesterly flow will extend over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Tuesday afternoon. Flow will then shift westerly behind the front bringing periods of gusty winds to the highest parts of the Great Dividing Range from Wednesday through to Friday.

Severe Weather Warning

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For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES including ACT below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this morning over southern ranges and the Blue Mountains. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h and BLIZZARD conditions are possible this morning before easing early this afternoon. Conditions will ease for a period on Tuesday and much of Wednesday before redeveloping from late Wednesday evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

For NORTHERN RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from late Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday morning.

Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease by around midday on Wednesday before redeveloping late Wednesday.

Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Katoomba, Braidwood, Mt Ginini, Ebor, Nowendoc and Barrington Tops, Thredbo Tops.

133 km/h wind gust recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 1:06 am.

Sustained 80 km/h winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 9:16 pm.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.

* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.

* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.

* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

01/06/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

A low that gave WA some wild weather in last 48 hours will pass into Bass Strait tomorrow, however it will not amount to much for us. A cloud band will pass thru overnight, there is 50/50 chance of an overnight shower or light rain period. Tomorrow: just a lingering chance of some wet stuff early morning. Mix of cloud and sun rest of day. N/NW winds, moderate to fresh at times. 19-20C, but dependent on some full sun. HIGHLANDS; Cloud band may reach west of region later this evening. Showers and/or light rain periods overnight, more likely in west. Mix of cloud and sun tomorrow. Some showers possible, mainly in far west of region. Gusty N/NW winds at times. Around 14C.

31/05/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Monday 1st June 2026.

West winds continuing overnight, fresh at times, but west wind does keep the coast warmer on clear winter nights. First day of Winter tomorrow will be slightly warmer than average at 19C and mainly sunny. West wind until around midday, light sea breeze in afternoon. A cold front will restrengthen NW winds late evening and there may even be a shower or two late evening, but more likely in early AM Tuesday. HIGHLANDS: Mostly sunny day in east. Some cloud patches west. West winds in morning, lighter in afternoon. A cold front will bring a shower or two late evening, mainly in west of region. 12-13C.

30/05/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Sunday 31st May 2026.

Mostly sunny on the coast. There may be a bit more strength in the westerly winds than was the case today (Saturday), perhaps reaching borderline strong in middle of day which may make the 19-20C feel slightly cooler. HIGHLANDS: Mostly sunny in east, Mix of sun and cloud in west of region. A lost shower from the Southern Tablelands may reach the far west in afternoon. West winds, perhaps bordering on strong in middle of day. 13-14C.

29/05/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Saturday 30th May 2026.

There may be a shower later around the Jervis Bay area, but don't hold your breath on it. Tomorrow; Mostly sunny. Moderate to maybe fresh west winds at times. Around 20C. HIGHLANDS: Mostly sunny day in east, some scattered clouds in far west. Moderate west winds. Around 14C.

28/05/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Friday 29th May 2026.

Not sure what FB has done. I did type up the outlook yesterday evening ( using ISC page) and even saw it on my own personal page feed not long after! Second time in a week this has happened. Further rain periods tonight, there may even be very isolated thunder. If any thunder there could be some brief heavy falls. This rain is due to one of those 'micro circulations' that can spin up anywhere in a broad low pressure trough, a situation we have we have now. Rain expected to ease right off in early AM as the circulation gets taken over be straighter SW winds. Tomorrow: Part cloudy day. Still the chance of some showers near coast, most likely morning and middle of day. Strong S/SW winds right on coastline. Quite mild at 20C still, due to warm ocean. HIGHLANDS: Rain for next 3-4 hours in east, only isolated showers west. Tomorrow: Part cloudy day. Couple of showers in far east, tending mostly dry in west. Around 16C.

26/05/2026

Weather Outlook, Illawarra and Southern Tablelands, Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Still some rain around this evening, but it is the tail end of Phase 1 of this system and should be dry sometime around midnight. Tomorrow: A mix of sun and cloud, but should be dry for most of the day, just a chance of very late evening rain coming in from north. Light variable winds and around 20-21C, maybe 1-2C better if full sun can break through the high cloud. Rain returning Thursday and Friday. HIGHLANDS: Further rain this evening, clearing very late evening. Tomorrow: A Mix of cloud and sun. Mainly dry through the day. Patchy rain developing very late evening. Light winds and 17-18C.

26/05/2026

Troughs and Possible Low - Heavy Rain - Illawarra, Tuesday 26th May to Saturday 30th May 2026

Note this trough / low system is very broad and slow moving, its movement still uncertain.

Rest of Tuesday 26th
More rain than expected today. It was expected that a NE/SW convergence line would sit just offshore with the heavier falls, however it has positioned closer to the Illawarra Coast than originally anticipated. This has resulted in some scattered heavy showers and even thunder. There is potential for some flash flooding mainly from Kiama / Nowra southward. Rain and showers with embedded thunder will slowly contract south and east later today and it may even be mostly dry overnight and most of Wednesday.

Wednesday 27th May
Mainly dry day with high cloud. There is a chance of some light rain very late evening moving in from the north.

Thursday 28th May
Things are still VERY unclear. A low will form over northern inland NSW and move E/SE. It will bring welcomed significant rain for farmers in that area. For Illawarra, showers with freshening southerly winds. Potential for some heavy showers and nuisance flash flooding with embedded thunder, but at this stage the really heavy rain is more likely from Sydney northwards to mid north coast. HOWEVER - Models do vary on exact position of this broad low, and just as in Real Estate, location is everything. This is the day to watch so will update if Illawarra comes more into the 'flash flooding' window.

Friday 29th May
Similar to Thursday. Showers along coast. Brief heavy falls possible, mainly northern Illawarra. Again it is likely that Sydney and Hunter will get the worse of this rain.

Saturday 30th May
There may be some remnant coastal showers early, but strong SW/W winds will develop and quickly clear this system well away. A few windy days next week with ample time for washing lines.

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