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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.

The NSW SES is urging residents across NSW to brace for more storms into Friday afternoon and into the weekend.

Severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening impacted many areas including Sydney, the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains districts.

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning afternoon storms will continue over the next several hours.

The NSW State Emergency Service is prepared for an increase in storm activity, with severe weather expected in many areas.

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is reminding residents to prepare their pets and animals for the increased risk of storms throughout the ongoing storm season.

Five outstanding NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been recognised for their incredible acts of bravery, following a ceremony at NSW Government House.

The heroics of saving a mother and daughter from a submerged vehicle in floodwater has earnt NSW SES retired Ballina Unit Volunteer Christopher Priester, a Commissioner’s Commendation of Courage.

Specialist NSW State Emergency Service (SES) teams have continued to carry out damage assessments and assist in the cleanup after a severe storm caused extensive damage at Carinda, near Walgett in Western NSW.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents in the North Coast, Coffs Coast and Northern Rivers to prepare for severe storms, as the risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and hail increases throughout this evening.