The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning today, Wednesday, July 6 for heavy rain for parts of the Mid North Coast.
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Heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding will continue across the region today before easing late in the day.
The most likely period for heavy rainfall is during the afternoon.
Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are possible throughout the warning area.
Isolated six-hourly totals between 125 and 150mm are also possible, most likely associated with embedded thunderstorms north of Kempsey during the afternoon.
A flood watch remains current for a number of rivers in the area including:
Catchments likely to be affected include:
- Orara River minor flooding
- Coffs Coast
- Bellinger and Kalang Rivers moderate flooding
- Nambucca River minor flooding
- Macleay River minor flooding
- Hastings River minor flooding
- Camden Haven River minor flooding
- Manning and Gloucester rivers minor flooding
- Wallis Lake minor flooding
- Myall River minor flooding
- Karuah River minor flooding
Remember, if it's flooded , forget it!
Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
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