Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:54 am Thursday, 9 January 2025.

Severe storms are moving across the border from Qld into the the far northeast of the State.

Weather Situation: An upper trough is supporting severe convection into the early morning period.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Urbenville and Liston.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.