Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:15 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of the far northeast today.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Jackadgery, Emmaville, Woodenbong and Baryulgil.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mid North Coast and North West Slopes and Plains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
49 mm was recorded at Glen Innes Research Station in 1 hour to 1:45 pm.
49 mm was recorded at Riverstone (Macintyre River) in 1 hour to 11:45 am.
50.0 mm was recorded at Inverell in 1 hour to 11:36 am
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mid North Coast,North West Slopes and Plains
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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.gov.au).
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:15 pm.
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.
Forecast
Lake Innes (31.4815°S, 152.8236°E, 22m AMSL) Lake Innes,NSW set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Lake Innes 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the N. The chance of smoke haze in the late afternoon and evening. Winds W/SW 15 to 20 km/h shifting E/SE in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
Forecast for Lake Innes (31.4815°S, 152.8236°E, 22m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 21° 19° 19° 16° 14° 14° 15° Maximum 28° 27° 25° 21° 22° 23° 23° Chance of rain 60% 20% 70% 60% 20% 50% 20% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
(km/h)12
(km/h)9
(km/h)19
(km/h)22
(km/h)27
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)12
(km/h)16
(km/h)11
(km/h)18
(km/h)10
(km/h)17
(km/h)Wind direction SSW SE ENE ENE SW S SSW S SSW SSE SSW SSE S SE Relative humidity 84% 74% 72% 66% 76% 74% 78% 70% 67% 58% 67% 54% 65% 54% Dew point 22°C 21°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 14°C 14°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 12°C 13°C 12°C First light 5:13am 5:14am 5:14am 5:15am 5:16am 5:16am 5:17am Sunrise 5:41am 5:42am 5:42am 5:43am 5:44am 5:44am 5:45am Sunset 7:53pm 7:54pm 7:54pm 7:55pm 7:55pm 7:55pm 7:56pm Last light 8:21pm 8:22pm 8:22pm 8:23pm 8:23pm 8:23pm 8:24pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lake Innes (31.4815°S, 152.8236°E, 22m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:13am EDT 5:41am EDT 7:53pm EDT 8:21pm EDT 8:07am EDT 10:24pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Lake Innes sun & moon times
TuesdayFirst light5:13am
EDTSunrise5:41am
EDTSunset7:53pm
EDTLast light8:21pm
EDTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseTue
8:07am
EDTMoon setTue
10:24pm
EDTFirst quarterFirst quarter Sun
Dec 28
Full moonFull moon Sat
Jan 03
Last quarterLast quarter Sun
Jan 11
New moonNew moon Mon
Jan 19
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Tue 3:15pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice NSWTue 3:15pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:15 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of the far northeast today.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Jackadgery, Emmaville, Woodenbong and Baryulgil.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mid North Coast and North West Slopes and Plains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
49 mm was recorded at Glen Innes Research Station in 1 hour to 1:45 pm.
49 mm was recorded at Riverstone (Macintyre River) in 1 hour to 11:45 am.
50.0 mm was recorded at Inverell in 1 hour to 11:36 am
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mid North Coast,North West Slopes and Plains
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
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.gov.au).
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:15 pm.
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.Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:51pm UTC Severe weather advice NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Metropolitan and North West Slopes and Plains
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures are in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are continuing to ease from the south and west as milder southeast to southwesterly winds extend across the State. Locations likely to be impacted include Dorrigo, Grafton, Gloucester, Lismore, Maitland, Murwillumbah, Taree, Tweed Heads and Yamba.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
- Heatwave Warning New South Wales
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 28 1 Wednesday Wednesday 27 2 Thursday Thursday 25 3 Friday Friday 21 4 Saturday Saturday 22 5 Sunday Sunday 23 6 Monday Monday 23 7 Monday Monday 23 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 5 1 Wednesday Wednesday 0 2 Thursday Thursday 5 3 Friday Friday 5 4 Saturday Saturday 0 5 Sunday Sunday 0 6 Monday Monday 0 7 Monday Monday 0
