Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Mid North Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:58 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorm approaching Grafton. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts over the south west.

Weather Situation
Warm and humid airmass over the Northern Rivers is generating isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Warm and unstable conditions over the southwest are generating high-based thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida and Ulmarra.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts over the next several hours in parts of the Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be affected include Griffith, Hay, Wilcannia, White Cliffs, Ivanhoe and Menindee.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* 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.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:00 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Mid North Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:58 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorm approaching Grafton. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts over the south west.

Weather Situation
Warm and humid airmass over the Northern Rivers is generating isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Warm and unstable conditions over the southwest are generating high-based thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Northern Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida and Ulmarra.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts over the next several hours in parts of the Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be affected include Griffith, Hay, Wilcannia, White Cliffs, Ivanhoe and Menindee.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* 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.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:00 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:02 PM EDT on Monday 24 November 2025
Valid for Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper Western

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 in the high twenties to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions building over northeast parts of the state are expected to gradually ease later this week or over the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Upper Western district have eased however Low Intensity heatwave conditions are expected through the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ballina, Byron Bay, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Taree and Yamba.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Tuesday 25 November 2025