NSW SES Grafton City Unit

NSW SES Grafton City Unit Volunteers assisting their communities during floods, storms and tsunamis

Congratulations to our Women of the Clarence finalists! Unit Commander Sharon Ahrens and Deputy Commander / Duty Officer...
24/02/2026

Congratulations to our Women of the Clarence finalists! Unit Commander Sharon Ahrens and Deputy Commander / Duty Officer Cheryl Mawhirt have been nominated in recognition of their countless hours of dedication and unwavering leadership.
Cheryl is a finalist in the "Impact" category "which honours a woman whose selflessly dedication has a ripple effect of positive change across our community"
Sharon is a finalist in the category of "Icon of the Year" through her sustained excellence and unwavering commitment to her..community"
Sharon is also a finalist for the Woman of the Year award.
Please cast your vote here: https://nchggrafton.wispform.com/fabd6a44?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQKQ61jbGNrBApDzWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj8_V1IlbL96JN5OWwHAimTde-lvCWFZCXRLGJtJGZ5nxuJZRTB5Azaz7_jU_aem_xEWh-pH6TuOZq9odzNYV_Q

Message for Tourists and Visitors to our areaIf you are visiting our area this weekend, please plan your trip carefully....
12/02/2026

Message for Tourists and Visitors to our area
If you are visiting our area this weekend, please plan your trip carefully.

⚡Regularly check the weather and Live Traffic NSW for road closures.
⛺ Avoid camping near creeks and waterways or under trees
🚗 Be prepared as you might need to adjust your plans. You don’t want to be stuck on the side of the road with a car full of kids!
🍎🍇Pack some water and snacks in case of delays and remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.

Please call NSW SES on 132 500 for storm and flood assistance or Triple 000 for life threatening situations.
Photo credit - Get Ready Queensland

Today's thunderstorm forecast:🟢Non-severe thunderstorms possible on and east of the ranges, and .🟡Severe thunderstorms ...
12/02/2026

Today's thunderstorm forecast:

🟢Non-severe thunderstorms possible on and east of the ranges, and .

🟡Severe thunderstorms are possible central and north ranges and adjacent coasts, and along Queensland border,

🔴More likely .
bom.gov.au/location/austr…

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the possibility of thunderstorms across Northern Rivers, Coffs and Clarence gover...
11/02/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the possibility of thunderstorms across Northern Rivers, Coffs and Clarence government areas starting tomorrow and continuing over the weekend.

Thunderstorm activity is forecast to bring localised heavy rainfall to some areas leading to flash flooding and residents are asked to be prepared. Please remember exact location of storms is hard to predict this far out.

Download the Hazards Near Me app or NSW SES website to stay across warnings as they are issued or updated.

NSW SES is getting ready to respond to any storm impacts and asks the community to:
⚡ Tie down loose items outside their homes
🏠 Clear their gutters and trim any overhanging branches
🚗 Move their car undercover or away from trees and powerlines
💧 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route. Steer clear of floodwater.
☎️📞If you require assistance in floods or storms, call 132 500. In life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

The Bureau have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFAL (1:37pm)This...
16/01/2026

The Bureau have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFAL (1:37pm)

This may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Kempsey, Jackadgery, Nymboida, Bellingen, Dorrigo, Woodenbong, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Ulmarra, Glenreagh and Macksville.
Go to https://www.bom.gov.au/.../severe-thunderstorm.../IDN21033 for further info.

⚡⚡⚡There is the potential for thunderstorms over the next few days with strong winds, localised heavy rain and possible ...
15/01/2026

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There is the potential for thunderstorms over the next few days with strong winds, localised heavy rain and possible hail.

It's a good time to prepare now rather than wait for the thunder to roll in. Check out these great tips to help you prepare:

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.
Stay safe and prepared:
🔸 Move or park your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸 Check your Home Emergency Kit is ready
🔸 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during the storm.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).
Photo credit to Get Ready Queensland.

⛈️Thunderstorm Forecast, Tues 23 Dec🟠Severe storms possible about the NE of today.Hazard: large hail, damaging wind gu...
23/12/2025

⛈️Thunderstorm Forecast, Tues 23 Dec

🟠Severe storms possible about the NE of today.
Hazard: large hail, damaging wind gusts, local heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
bom.gov.au/weather-and-cl…

School’s out for another year, and the six-week holiday period has officially begun ☀️Whether you’re travelling locally,...
21/12/2025

School’s out for another year, and the six-week holiday period has officially begun ☀️

Whether you’re travelling locally, heading overseas, or spending time at home, please remember to take steps that help keep you and your loved ones safe.

⛅️ Always check the weather forecast so you know what to expect both at home and at your destination. Make sure your home is prepared for changing conditions.
Remember - it's Storm Season, and afternoon thunderstorms are likely to make a few appearances.
Secure loose items in your yard before a storm, and park vehicles away from trees and powerlines.

📲 Monitor the Hazards Near Me app or the NSW SES website for up-to-date weather warnings and information

🚗 Heading out on the roads? plan your trip using Live Traffic NSW and drive to conditions.

🥾 If you’re travelling into remote areas, hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) so emergency services can locate you quickly if needed.

🔥 In the summer months, there is an increased risk of fire danger. Follow the NSW Rural Fire Service for current fire information and advice.

Take care over the holiday period.

Thankyou to our amazing community who step up to be SES members.In 2025, 4.9 million people in NSW stepped up to volunte...
04/12/2025

Thankyou to our amazing community who step up to be SES members.

In 2025, 4.9 million people in NSW stepped up to volunteer for a cause.

More than 11,000 of them were our members in orange, heading out into every storm and flood 🧡

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate those who selflessly give back to their communities. Whether it’s a shift at a Bunnings barbecue for the local kids’ sports club or preparing for a tropical cyclone, volunteers are an invaluable part of NSW - and the world.

To all volunteers everywhere: thank you. You inspire us every day.

Come say hi and see where you live on the Big Map
27/11/2025

Come say hi and see where you live on the Big Map

⚡Rinse and Repeat - Storms Today 💧Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the state until Thursday. We could see heavy...
25/11/2025

⚡Rinse and Repeat - Storms Today 💧
Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the state until Thursday. We could see heavy localised rain, damaging winds exceeding 90 km/h, and large hail most afternoons and evenings.

NSW SES advises that people should ready their homes now:
🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines.
🔸 If safe to do so, secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during storms.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ If you need assistance in floods and storms, call us on 132 500. In life threatening conditions, call Triple Zero (000).

Grafton and surrounds severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to ...
24/11/2025

Grafton and surrounds severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, damaging winds, giant hailstones, Flash flooding:
- Grafton
- Coutts Crossing
- Ulmarra
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a warm and humid airmass is combining with a southerly wind change and a low-pressure trough to trigger severe thunderstorms across northeast of the state this afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are generally moving to the north and northeast and are expected to continue throughout the remainder of the afternoon.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers district.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/SehQQW
Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 2:45pm on Monday 24th November 2025.

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