Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:31 pm Monday, 2 November 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE NORTHEAST. Severe thunderstorms also occurring about the southwest of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass about northeastern NSW is resulting in the development of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorms are moving towards the NSW border in the southern Riverina, generated by a low pressure system over northwestern Victoria.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, Riverina and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Casino, Maclean, Coraki, Woodenbong and Baryulgil.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mid North Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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).