Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:02 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL IN FAR NORTHEAST NSW THIS EVENING.

Weather Situation: A southerly change moves through the far northeast of the state this evening. A humid and unstable airmass is in place across the region and severe thunderstorms on and ahead of the change bring the risk of heavy to intense rainfall.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers district. Locations which may be affected include Murwillumbah, Numinbah, Tyalgum and Nimbin.

Severe thunderstorms are likely over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Kyogle, Casino and Mullumbimby.

Separate Flood Watches are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.

74 MM WAS RECORDED AT GREEN PIGEON IN THE 60MIN TO 7:52 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).