Severe thunderstorm warning issued
A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds has been issued for the Northern Tablelands and parts of the North West Slopes and Plains forecast districts.
The Bureau of Meteorology said severe thunderstorms were likely to produce heavy rainfall which could lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
Locations which may be affected include Armidale, Tenterfield, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri.
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:25pm.