Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:43 am Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible about the elevated Mid North Coast from early this evening.

Weather Situation: A low is expected to form today over northeast NSW and move offshore off the Mid North Coast tonight in response to an upper trough. Elevated moisture and enhanced flow into topography is expected to bring heavy rainfall to elevated areas of the Mid North Coast and surrounds. The low moves away from the coast during Friday afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts from this afternoon. 6-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 80 mm.

Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Friday afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are possible for northeast NSW on Thursday and Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected.

Flood watches are current for rivers in the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more detail.

Locations which may be affected include Nowendoc, Barrington Tops and Yarrowitch.

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.
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).