Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:37 pm Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about the North Coast and developing about the Hunter this evening.

Weather Situation: An unstable airmass continues to trigger severe thunderstorms across parts of northeast NSW this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Large accumulations of small hail have been observed near Wauchope and remain possible about the Northern Rivers. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Maitland, Byron Bay, Evans Head, Singleton and Cessnock.

102 km/h gust was recorded at Yamba at 5:05 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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).