Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Mid North Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 8:02 pm Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue about Port Macquarie.

Weather situation: An upper trough and surface trough continue to generate isolated severe storms about the Mid North Coast that are moving in an east to northeasterly direction towards Port Macquarie. These storms are likely to move offshore within an hour.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Laurieton, Harrington and Comboyne.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

4 cm hailstones were recorded at Goonellabah around 4:30 pm.

3 cm hailstones were recorded at Parkes around 1:00 pm.

30.0 mm was recorded at Carrowbrook in the 30 minutes to 5:26 pm.

28.8 mm was recorded at Touga in the 30 minutes to 4:50 pm.

24.4 mm was recorded at Jerangle in the 30 minutes to 12:16 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.