Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:56 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of the northeast of the state this morning.

Weather Situation: A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.

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 Inverell, Glen Innes, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Hastings Point and Numinbah.

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

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).