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Severe Weather Warning for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains forecast districts
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts tonight, before easing below warnings thresholds during Friday afternoon. 6-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 80 mm.
Severe thunderstorms are possible for broader parts of eastern NSW tonight and into Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected.
Flood watches are current for rivers in the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more detail.
Locations which may be affected include Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Barrington Tops, Wingham and Yarrowitch.
43mm was recorded at Upper Chichester in the hour to 8:15pm.
58mm was recorded at Carey's Peak (Barrington Tops) in the 3 hours to 6:38pm.
Severe thunderstorms are possible for broader parts of eastern NSW tonight and into Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected.
Flood watches are current for rivers in the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more detail.
Locations which may be affected include Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Barrington Tops, Wingham and Yarrowitch.
43mm was recorded at Upper Chichester in the hour to 8:15pm.
58mm was recorded at Carey's Peak (Barrington Tops) in the 3 hours to 6:38pm.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Areas affected
Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
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Replaced by: Update · 4:50am Fri 29 May AEST · Severe Weather Warning for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands and N...
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