Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:30 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026. Heavy rainfall possible about the elevated parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter tonight, clearing during Friday afternoon. Weather Situation A low is moving offshore off the Mid North Coast tonight. Elevated moisture and enhanced flow into topography is expected to bring heavy rainfall to elevated areas of the Mid North Coast and surrounds. The low moves away from the coast during Friday afternoon. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts tonight, before easing below warnings thresholds during Friday afternoon. 6-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 80 mm. Severe thunderstorms are possible for broader parts of eastern NSW tonight and into Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected. Flood watches are current for rivers in the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more detail. Locations which may be affected include Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Barrington Tops, Wingham and Yarrowitch. 43mm was recorded at Upper Chichester in the hour to 8:15pm. 58mm was recorded at Carey's Peak (Barrington Tops) in the 3 hours to 6:38pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * 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 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). The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Friday. 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.