Tag: Severe weather
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Flood ravaged community bracing for more torrential rain with minor to major flood watches issued
The Northern Rivers luck escaping the east coast’s latest deluge might be about to run out. Authorities say the next 24 to 48 hours will be crucial to prepare – with a severe weather warning in place. Minor to Major flood watches have been issued for the Tweed, Brunswick, Richmond Rivers with the highest on…
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Warnings Northern Rivers could be hit by potential ‘supercell’ storms
Northern Rivers residents are being put on alert ahead of forecast thunderstorms this evening, set to impact the coast from Port Stephens to Yamba. The weather bureau is warning of a potential ‘supercell’ which can bring hail, winds and significant rainfall with the potential for rivers to rise. “What we can expect is because of…
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Northern Rivers bracing for more severe weather with flood warnings in place
Communities from the Hunter to the Queensland border are on flood watch tonight, as heavy rain continues. The biggest concerns are the Northern Rivers and parts of the mid north coast, where severe weather warnings have been issued… amid predictions some areas could cop falls of up to 200 millimetres.
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LISMORE BUSINESSES START THE CLEANUP AFTER SECOND MAJOR FLOOD BUT WORRY MORE WET WEATHER IS ON THE WAY
Five days on from their second major flood, Lismore businesses are sifting through yet another mess. But, as the Northern Rivers braces for even more wet weather, some are hesitant whether they should hold off on the clean up.