Residents in New South Wales have been warned of flash floods and severe storms as heavy rain drenches large parts of the state.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Illawarra, central tablelands and southern tablelands, south of Sydney.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Bowral, Kiama, Jenolan Caves, Trunkey Creek and Taralga, the BoM said.
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There has already been flooding on the NSW mid-north coast with heavy rain from Port Macquarie all the way up to Tweed Heads.
A freight train carrying dangerous goods rolled in Nana Glen near Coffs Harbour, spilling 8000 litres of diesel.
Fire and Rescue NSW said by midday the spill had been stemmed and the flood water was not contaminated.
https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1364748084740153344The driver of the train was safely removed from the train and assessed by NSW ambulance paramedics.
In nearby Corindi a truck was trapped in floodwaters after hundreds of millimetres of rain fell in the area overnight.
Emergency services have warned communities to prepare before the severe weather hits this afternoon.
"We saw intense weather hit pockets of the north and western parts of the state, last night, including Tamworth and Coffs Harbour," SES Assistant Commissioner Dean Storey said.
"This is the type of weather we will potentially continue to see for the rest of storm season."
"It is also important that you move your cars away from trees and powerlines, clear your front and backyards of loose items, and check your gutters and downpipes for blockages."
A flood warning updated for the Orara River with moderate flooding current at Glenreagh.
Minor flooding is also occurring at Coutts Crossing in the Clarence Valley with conditions expected to worsen during the afternoon.
Mr Storey also stressed the importance of people avoiding driving, swimming or walking through flood waters at all times.
"It doesn't matter how experienced a driver thinks they are, or if they think their car is capable – do not attempt to cross it."
Further north in south-east Queensland a warning is currently in place for the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West due to a slow moving cluster of heavy thunderstorms.
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