Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:31 pm Sunday, 15 November 2026. Severe thunderstorms in northeastern New South Wales have eased. Weather Situation A humid airmass combines with a trough and upper disturbance to destabilise the atmosphere, resulting in a widespread area of thunderstorms over central and northeastern NSW this evening. A few of these thunderstorms have been severe. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands This warning is now cancelled. An 89 km/h wind gust was measured in Casino at 5:45 pm. Hail of approximately 4 cm in diameter has been reported southwest of Maitland between 2 pm and 3 pm. Hail of approximately 2 to 3 cm in diameter has been reported near Ashford between 3 pm and 4 pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. 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). No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.