Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Mid North Coast, North West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:34 pm Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about northwestern New South Wales, redeveloping about the Mid North Coast.

Weather Situation: A humid and unstable airmass is in place to the east of a trough slowly crossing western New South Wales, with severe thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Moree and Bellata.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, Dorrigo and Urunga.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West Slopes and Plains district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

Damaging winds were reported northwest of Kempsey this afternoon.

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).