Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Rivers Forecast District. Issued at 12:30 pm Friday, 13 February 2026. Rainfall in the northeast is easing Weather Situation areas of rain and showers are continuing over the Northern Rivers near the QLD border near a slow-moving mid-level trough. Rainfall rates are broadly easing across the area and are unlikely to become severe. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Northern Rivers This warning is now cancelled. Doon Doon recorded 162mm in the 6 hours to 8:45am Helen St Bridge (Brunswick Heads) recorded 103mm in 3 hours to 4:30am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. 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). No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. [close]