In some welcome news for residents of Lismore and the Northern Rivers, the Bureau of Meteorology cancelled the Severe Weather Warning at 4:37pm.

There is still an Initial Flood Warning for the Wilsons River, with minor flooding possible late this evening following heavy rainfall in the catchments:

• Goonengerry 230mm
• Corndale 180mm
• Nashua 211mm
• Repentance 226mm
• Terania Creek 168mm
• Dunoon 186mm
• Nimbin 123mm

Other significant falls included:

• Lismore Airport 121mm
• Alstonville 243mm
• Ballina Airport 194mm
• Evans Head 224mm
• Tuckombil 230mm

The Wilsons River is currently 2.5m and rising. The Bureau says it may reach a minor flood level (4.2m) later tonight.

NSW SES Lismore Unit has had to activate its specialised Flood Rescue Operators to a vehicle in a flooded roadway.

It happens every year when roads are covered with flood waters, but here is another reminder to never drive, walk, ride or play in flood water.

The weather forecast has changed again for tomorrow and Wednesday.

Tuesday was looking like a relief day; however, The Bureau now says 5 to 25mm is expected, with a further 15 to 50mm on Wednesday.

If we do not reach the minor flood level tonight, there may be further potential in the coming days, depending on how the weather system develops, especially now that the ground is saturated.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the usual areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

• Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett’s Bridge
• Lower Rowing Club Car Park
• Bridge St next to McKenzie Park in North Lismore
• Orion St near Simes Bridge
• Low-lying minor roads and bridges
• Low-lying farming and rural areas
• Low-lying areas along the River

You can keep up to date with the Bureau of Meteorology through the Lismore App Weather, Weather Radar or the Lismore App website www.lismoreapp.com.au and click on Weather & Travel.