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Dubbo storm central

As widespread moisture brought rain to southeast QLD, further south the moisture intersected with a column of cold, unstable air to trigger storms over central northern NSW.

The storms started over Dubbo right on midday and have been cascading out in a circular 'rosette' from this point since.

The dry slot of cool air above the moist surface air means rainfall totals have not been high. Only 1mm has been recorded so far at Coonabarabran, Woolbrook and Narrabri.

The larger threat for heavy rain and also damaging wind gusts is further north, along the rim of the cold pool, where moisture extends through a good depth of atmosphere. Moree has received 10mm, 5mm of which fell in just 10 minutes.

As the cold pool moves east however, the ranges could add an extra trigger. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the Hunter, Central Tablelands, Slopes and Plains.

- Weatherzone

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