The winds have eased, but this morning’s update has extended the severe weather warning for North Eastern New South Wales to most of the New England as the remnants of TC Alfred makes its way west.
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast heavy rainfall, Flash flooding:
- Lismore
- Armidale
- Tenterfield
- Tamworth
- Gunnedah
- Moree
- Narrabri
- Casino
- Kyogle
Fallen trees, landslides, and flooding have also affected a number of roads.
- The Waterfall Way is closed in both directions from Raleigh to Dorrigo Mountain.
- The Gwydir Highway is closed in both directions between Bald Nob Road and Tindal Road
- Old Grafton Road is closed due to flooding at Diehard Creek
The Bruxner Highway is reopened after being closed yesterday due to a landslide between Tenterfield and Drake.
A number of smaller roads are also closed, but there is no clear list, and most of these are not being added to Live Traffic – check your local council or SES Facebook Pages for more information, and stay home if possible.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the southeast Queensland coastline on Saturday evening and is continuing to weaken as it moves further inland this morning. Heavy rainfall is still possible over parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast today and extending into the Northwest Slopes and Plains Monday, before easing Monday afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible today about parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and eastern parts of the Northern Tablelands extending into the Northwest Slopes and Plains after midnight and throughout Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 100 and 150 mm are possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease during Monday afternoon.
The risk of damaging wind gusts has eased throughout the warning area.
A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for New South Wales.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you.
- Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
- If safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
- Grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity