Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:22 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Severe storms with heavy rainfall continue over inland parts, slowly moving east.

Weather Situation: A broad upper low located over the central NSW coast maintains an unstable atmosphere over parts of the state, which has caused severe thunderstorms to develop this morning. Severe thunderstorms are slowly moving towards the east and may persist throughout the morning. Further development of severe thunderstorms is expected over eastern and northern parts of the state later this afternoon.

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 Scone, Barrington Tops, Muswellbrook, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Quirindi.

38.0 mm was recorded at Merriwa in the 1 hour to 10:25 am.

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.