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Newcastle Herald
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Hunter hit with heavy rainfall, some localised flooding

The forecast severe weather hit the Hunter Region overnight.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter North West Slopes and Plains and the Northern Tablelands.

Isolated rainfall totals could exceed 100mm, dredging up memories of a wet end to autumn in 2025.

Thick fog blankets Newcastle Harbour. Picture by Peter Lorimer. Top left, sandbagging by Lake Macquarie SES and bottom, flooding at Central Leagues Club.

Widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast through to Friday, with localised heavy rainfall and storms expected across much of the state.

What's happening in your suburb? Send your photos and information into news@newcastleherald.com.au

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across northern and eastern NSW to monitor conditions and understand their flood risk this week, with flash flooding and river rises possible as the severe weather impacts parts of the state.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

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