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As parts of Lismore return home with caution, the NSW SES is advising Northern NSW communities to remain vigilant and continue to listen to advice from emergency services.
Crews attending roof job at Ulmurra Town, NSW
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The NSW SES has received more than 10,390 calls and responded to more than 5,982 incidents as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move inland, impacting the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast of NSW.
Photo taken by Travis Leader NSW SES Bellingen Unit at Bellingen Bridge 2025 8 March 2025
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While Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has impacted NSW, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) warns significant storm and flood risk are still possible for Northern NSW and is urging communities to remain vigilant. 
Brown Creek Levee Lismore water over the road 5 March 2025
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The NSW SES has received more than 8,800 calls and responded to more than 5,062 incidents with Tropical Cyclone Alfred already impacting the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast of NSW. 
NSW SES crews our clearing road from debris 7 March 2025
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across Northern NSW to remain vigilant as Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move towards the coast.  
Coffs Harbour community members preparing sandbags 7 March 2025
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is asking parts of the Northern Rivers to leave tonight as rapid river rises are expected to lead to extensive flooding. 
Storm above house
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As Northern NSW communities continue to anticipate the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the NSW SES is reminding the community not to be complacent. 
Map showing many warnings as an example of a very significant weather event
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In the coming days North Eastern NSW will experience destructive winds, which could bring down trees and powerlines and damage buildings.  
NSW SES Murwillumbah crew briefing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred on 05 March 2025
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is actively preparing communities in the Northern Rivers, Tweed Valley and Mid North Coast for the impact of a rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred with additional personnel, specialised assets, and dedicated equipment now prepositioned in the region. 
SES volunteers packing sandbags ahead of Cyclone Alfred
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is deploying additional flood rescue and storm operators to Northern NSW ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.