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Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for NSW


Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Severe Weather Warning
For people in Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 6:19 pm Friday, 23 February 2018.

Weather Situation: Heavy isolated falls in rain over the far northeast have now eased, although showers are expected to persist throughout the remainder of the evening.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Northern Rivers.

A seperate Severe Weather Warning is still current for Damaging Winds over the Alpine Peaks.

Between 9am and 6:00pm on Friday:

Upper Rouse River (Hopkins Creek) has recieved 109mm of rain.

Numinbah has recieved 91mm of rain.

Limpinwood (Bald Mountain) has recieved 71mm of rain.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.


No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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