Bureau of Meteorology issues warning for Orange, damaging winds and severe storms likely

Parts of the Central Tablelands can expect damaging winds and severe thunderstorms thanks to an inland trough moving slowly to the north-east, and convergence along the ranges.

It's set to combine with humid air throughout much of NSW, with the main storm cells predicted to generate over Orange.

Goulburn and Parkes are other centres likely to be impacted.

Orange is forecast to be a 70 per cent chance of rain on Sunday.

The State Emergency Service says it's best residents move cars under cover or away from trees, and try to secure or put away loose items around the house, yard and balcony.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:05 pm.