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HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing about parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers this morning, forecast to become more widespread through the warning area east of Tenterfield from this afternoon and into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 130 mm are likely, increasing to around 200 mm about the Border Ranges. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 150 and 250 mm are likely, increasing to between 300 and 350 mm about the Border Ranges. In the same areas, locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop from this afternoon and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 200 and 250 mm and 24-hour totals between 350 and 450 mm are possible, particularly over the Northern Rivers and the eastern facing slopes of the Northern Tablelands. These rainfall numbers are dependent on the movement and position of the system. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 120 km/h are likely over the coastal fringe of northeastern New South Wales north of Grafton, and about the Border Ranges. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts of 100 km/h are also possible across parts of the Northern Tablelands from this morning, extending more broadly throughout the warning area during Friday and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms. DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS up to 155 km/h may develop over parts of the Northern Rivers as far south as Cape Byron during this morning, and are also possible with showers and thunderstorms over the coastal fringe during Friday and Saturday. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A Coastal Hazard Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning is current. A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales. For these products, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/ Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Tenterfield, Yamba, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo. 100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) at 1:43 am.Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDSIssued at 9:09 am Friday, 7 March 2025.The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * 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. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * 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. * 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.The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 12:15 pm AEDT Friday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, very heavy rain and showers and strong southeasterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Northern Rivers forecast district and parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.Warning to Sheep GraziersNext issue: 5:00 pm EDT Friday

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and severe coastal erosion is occurring between Tweed Heads and Smoky Cape. These very large and powerful waves are expected to persist today and overnight into early Saturday morning as Alfred moves closer to the coast, with the largest waves expected north of Yamba. Beach conditions in these areas are VERY DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Abnormally High Tides are also possible between Tweed Heads and Ballina on the overnight high tide tonight into early Saturday morning. Water levels along those coasts may exceed the highest tide of the year by up to half a metre. This may lead to minor flooding of the foreshore. Coastal hazard conditions are expected to gradually ease during Saturday. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A Severe Weather Warning is current for Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast Districts. A separate Hazardous Surf Warning is also current. A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales. For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/. Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Ballina, Yamba, Woolgoolga and Sawtell. Significant wave heights greater than 7 metres are being observed at the Tweed offshore wave buoy, and greater than 5 metres at the Coffs Harbour wave buoy. The largest significant wave height recorded so far is 7.9 metres at the Tweed Offshore wave buoy early this morning. Coffs Harbour reached 6.8 metres Thursday afternoon.Coastal Hazard Warningfor ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURFIssued at 10:48 am Friday, 7 March 2025.The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Friday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Major flooding may occur along the Wilsons River.Major Flood Warning for the Wilsons Riverat LismoreIn life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSWThe next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology