Tag: WEATHER WARNING
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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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Severe weather warnings in place for Northern Rivers
Lismore has seen the heaviest September rainfall in 16 years, with 45 millimetres recorded in 48 hours. A severe weather warning is tonight in place for the Northern Rivers, with the bureau predicting damaging surf and winds over the weekend. Gusts of up to 100 kilometres are possible along the coast up to Cape Byron,…
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MORE WET WEATHER ON THE WAY
Further flood watch warnings have been issued for the Wilsons and Richmond rivers. The Jake Hoppe from NSW SES is warning Northern Rivers residents to be prepared. “There’s the chance over the next few days across the entire Northern Rivers within that there is the chance for severe embedded storms and heavy rainfall,” Hoppe said.…
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LISMORE BUSINESSES BRACING FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN
The rain eased in the Northern Rivers overnight but the flood threat is far from over. With a severe weather warning in place businesses know it’s better to be prepared, than lose all of their valuable stock.
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HAIL HITS NORTHERN RIVERS, RESIDENTS TOLD TO BRACE FOR MORE
Afternoon school pick up was disrupted across the Northern Rivers as hail bucketed down across parts of the coast. While emergency call-outs have so far been limited, the organisation is encouraging residents to prepare as more storms are forecast for next week. “The opportunity over the weekend get out there, clean your gutters, drains, and…