‘Supercell thunderstorms’ to batter eastern Australia

Thunderstorms are most likely in the white and blue areas, with the darker blues indicating a higher chance of severe storms. Image: Weatherzone

Residents across eastern NSW have been warned to batten down ahead of damaging thunderstorms on the way on Monday afternoon.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued an initial severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the northern rivers, mid-north coast, and northern tablelands.