Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and parts of Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 10 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall is forecast over northeastern NSW this morning.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the southeast Queensland on Saturday evening and has weakened into a trough that extends into NSW. Heavy rainfall is possible over parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands, Mid North Coast and the North West Slopes and Plains, easing this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the Northern Tablelands and the Northwest Slopes and Plains, and western parts of the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible. 24-hourly Rainfall totals between 100 and 150 mm are possible, particularly about the Border Ranges and elevated terrain close to the Queensland border.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease during the afternoon.

A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for New South Wales.

For these products, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Armidale, Tenterfield, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.