Upper Hunter, southern Mid North Coast and surrounds severe weather - Monitor conditions
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Monitor conditions
Flash flooding possible
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible:
- Nowendoc
- Barrington Tops
- Yarrowitch
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises large upper trough is moving over NSW and Queensland and is likely to form a low pressure system about coastal NSW during today. Elevated moisture and enhanced flow into topography may bring heavy rainfall to elevated areas of eastern NSW.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts from this afternoon. 6-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 100 mm.
Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Friday afternoon.
Thunderstorms that may bring isolated and localised heavy rainfall are also possible for northeast NSW on Thursday through to Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected.
Flood watches are current for rivers in the area.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you.
- Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
- If safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
- Grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234