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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 3:37 pm Friday, 13 March 2026. Rainfall has eased in the Northern Rivers. Weather Situation A line of slow moving heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms has moved north into Queensland after producing heavy rainfall earlier in the day, with ongoing flooding in some parts. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Northern Rivers This warning is now cancelled. 75.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Byron Bay in the 1 hour to 12:46 pm. 106 mm of rainfall was recorded at Coopers Shoot in the 3 hours to 12:45 pm. 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]

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 3:37 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Rainfall has eased in the Northern Rivers.

Weather Situation
A line of slow moving heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms has moved north into Queensland after producing heavy rainfall earlier in the day, with ongoing flooding in some parts.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers
This warning is now cancelled.
75.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Byron Bay in the 1 hour to 12:46 pm.
106 mm of rainfall was recorded at Coopers Shoot in the 3 hours to 12:45 pm.

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.

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