Northern Rivers & Upper Mid North Coast severe weather - Stay indoors
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NSW State Emergency Service
Watch and Act
Stay indoors
Flash flooding possible
NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible:
- Murwillumbah
- Coffs Harbour
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.
Queensland communities
This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.
What are we expecting?
A very moist environment is combining with a surface trough and upper level instability to produce widespread moderate rainfall, leading to potential hazardous road conditions. Recent localised heavy falls have contributed to the current surface conditions, with many locations receiving 40 - 80mm over the past 24 hrs. While showers are expected to continue over night, rainfall rates are expected to reduce during the early to mid-evening.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
- If you must travel, consider the consequences of road conditions and closures and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
- If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
- Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
- If caught outdoors, shelter under sturdy cover away from lightning, hail, falling branches.
- Stay clear of fallen trees, power lines and damaged buildings.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check the latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at Power Outages - What to do
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.