After last weekend’s storms and hail across parts of NSW, the state is once again preparing for another burst of wild weather. Parts of northern NSW are bracing for a soaking this weekend as a slow-moving weather system pushes heavy rain and thunderstorms down the east coast. Forecasters are warning that days of steady rainfall could raise the risk of flash flooding in the state’s far northeast, particularly as already damp ground becomes saturated. While Queensland is forecast to be hit hardest, the system is now tracking far enough south to impact northern NSW, with wet weather conditions building into Friday and lingering through Sunday.
Forecasts show the heaviest rain is likely to fall across parts of the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast, with some areas tipped to see well over 100mm between Thursday and Sunday. Showers and storms are expected to redevelop throughout the weekend, which could lead to some localised flash flooding in low-lying spots and along creeks and smaller rivers.
Weatherzone says rainfall could ramp up quickly in parts of far northeast NSW if the system stalls, with projections ranging between 100mm and 200mm across several days, and the potential for even higher totals in isolated spots. Heavy rain isn’t expected to fall evenly, and it’s still unclear which areas will see the worst of it, but the flood risk will rise if heavier downpours linger.
Rain is expected to ease early next week, but residents in northern NSW are being urged to monitor the latest Bureau of Meteorology updates and local warnings over the coming days. For ongoing alerts, follow the BoM on Twitter and check Weatherzone for updated forecasts.