Flash flooding, heavy rain forecast for rest of the week
More rain and showers are on the radar for the rest of the week, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning severe weather could develop later in the week
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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned to expect more rain across the north coast of NSW in the coming days as a coastal trough is expected to deepen near the coast this morning before extending south by Friday.
Rainfall is forecast along the NSW coast from Thursday and will continue into the weekend, with the BOM warning the rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding along the Orara, Bellinger and Nambucca rivers. Flooding may develop from late Thursday into the weekend.
“A coastal trough is expected to deepen near the northern NSW coast on Thursday morning and then gradually extend south on Friday generating unsettled weather and heavy rain,” the BOM flood watch says.
“Heavy rainfall may develop from Thursday morning along the mid north coast. This may then spread south towards the Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra during Friday and Saturday.
“Catchments likely to be affected by flooding are currently wet following rainfall earlier in the week.”
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Bellingen and Dorrigo, while Grafton could cop up 20mm on Friday and 40mm on Saturday.
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 triple-0 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
Originally published as Flash flooding, heavy rain forecast for rest of the week
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