Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 1:08 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the Northern Rivers.

Weather Situation
A slow moving line of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms has developed in the Northern Rivers. The line is slowly moving to the north and will produce isolated areas of heavy rainfall throughout the morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers
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 Tweed Heads and Hastings Point.
75.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Byron Bay in the 1 hour to 12:46 pm.
106 mm of rainfall was recorded at Coopers Shoot in the 3 hours to 12:45 pm.

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.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:10 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 1:08 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the Northern Rivers.

Weather Situation
A slow moving line of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms has developed in the Northern Rivers. The line is slowly moving to the north and will produce isolated areas of heavy rainfall throughout the morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers
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 Tweed Heads and Hastings Point.
75.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Byron Bay in the 1 hour to 12:46 pm.
106 mm of rainfall was recorded at Coopers Shoot in the 3 hours to 12:45 pm.

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.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:10 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 12:04 PM EDT on Friday 13 March 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 14 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 13 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 14 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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