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Since Saturday morning, the NSW SES has responded to more than 460 incidents across the state, with 298 of those in the Southern Zone after significant storms impacted the communities of Yenda near Griffith, and The Rock near Wagga Wagga, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) crews are responding to more than 120 reports of damaged properties after a severe storm impacted the Riverina this afternoon. 
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People in the South West Slopes and Plains should prepare for severe weather which could lead to flash flooding and riverine rises this weekend, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) warns. 
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 1270 incidents across the state, including 19 flood rescues, since unsettled weather began last week.
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With much of the state experiencing severe thunderstorms and flash flooding over the past week, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to remain vigilant both on the roads and on the water this summer period.  
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As more heavy rainfall is forecast to fall across the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to know their risk and avoid driving through floodwater.
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The NSW SES is urging residents across NSW to brace for more storms into Friday afternoon and into the weekend.
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Severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening impacted many areas including Sydney, the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains districts.
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning afternoon storms will continue over the next several hours.
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The NSW State Emergency Service is prepared for an increase in storm activity, with severe weather expected in many areas.
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