Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:59 pm Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall is forecast over northeastern NSW overnight and into Monday morning.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the southeast Queensland coastline on Saturday evening and is weakening as it moves further inland overnight. Heavy rainfall is possible over parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast tonight, extending into the Northwest Slopes and Plains Monday, before easing Monday afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible tonight about parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and eastern parts of the Northern Tablelands extending into the Northwest Slopes and Plains after midnight and throughout Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 100 and 150 mm are possible, reaching 150 to 200 mm about the border ranges.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease during Monday afternoon.

A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for New South Wales.

For these products, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.