Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 5:51 pm Tuesday, 15 August 2023.

Isolated severe thunderstorm in the Northern Rivers.

Weather Situation: An isolated severe thunderstorm has developed in the far northeast of the state this afternoon on a southeasterly change.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murwillumbah and Hastings Point.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.