Severe weather update - Northern NSW Coast

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast, Northwest Slopes and Plains, and Northern Tablelands from Monday 19 May.

Community advice and preparedness

The NSW SES and Bureau of Meteorology are monitoring a slow-moving low-pressure system off the NSW coast, expected to affect eastern parts of the state from Monday, 19 May to mid-week.

A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for heavy rain and damaging winds across several regions, including the Hunter and Mid North Coast. Flood Warnings are also in place for these areas, with minor to moderate flooding possible.

Community members are advised to prepare their homes and make a plan for their animals.

Emergency contacts and information

For assistance during floods and storms call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life threatening emergencies.

Download the Hazards Near Me App for the latest warnings and information.
Check road and traffic conditions with Live Traffic NSW and for information on public transport, visit Transport NSW
For school closures, view the NSW Department of Education operational status webpage.
Livestock owners can gain emergency access to Local Land Services - managed travelling stock reserves (TSRs) on higher ground, allowing them to move livestock for emergency refuge and grazing. Information can be found on the NSW Department of Primary Industries website.

If you are concerned for your loved ones, please use the Australian Red Cross Register.Find.Reunite service - https://register.redcross.org.au/ This service lets family, friends and emergency services know that you are safe in the event of an emergency.
For free health advice 24/7, call Healthdirect at 1800 022 222. If you need support in another language, contact TIS National at 131 450 and ask for Healthdirect.
If you or someone you know needs specialist mental health care, please call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511. It is a free service operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by specialist mental health professionals who offer mental health advice, and referrals to local mental health services.

Evacuation centers

Emergency checklists

Using sandbags to protect your home

Current NSW SES warnings

View real-time warnings for flood, severe weather and tsunami in NSW by downloading the Hazards Near Me App and setting your watch zones, or using the below HazardWatch map.

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Advice

An incident has started. Stay up to date as the situation changes.

Watch and Act

There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family. NSW SES does not issue a Watch and Act level warning for tsunami.