After a weekend of significant rainfall, the Lismore Government Area's dams are starting to fill up.

The much needed rain that arrived on the weekend saw Lismore receive a total of 168.2 mm of rain - with 128.6mm on Saturday and 38.6mm on Sunday.

NSW Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecaster Abrar Shabren said over the last three days, Nimbin received 143.2mm and Clothiers Creek received 119mm on Sunday - and predicted more rain showers for today, with possible storms during the week.

Local water authority Rous County Council reported today that the Rocky Creek Dam is at 69% capacity and Emigrant Creek Dam is at 61%. 

Despite the welcome rainfall, Nimbin town’s water supply – which is sourced from DE Williams Dam – is still looking low.

With Lismore on Level 2 water restrictions and Nimbin still on Level 3 water restrictions, Lismore City Council Civic Services acting manager Garon Clough said the rain in Nimbin was a significant welcome relief, however the situation has not materially changed. 

"The level in the dam has risen from 48% to 68% over the last week,” Mr Clough said.

“The level in the dam is still below water restriction implementation level of 87% and consumption from the village still exceeds target demand.

“The level in DE Williams dam will continue to rise over the coming days as available flow is extracted from Mulgum Creek and the situation is being continuously monitored.”

So, what’s planned for the rest of the week as far as weather and temperature goes?

Bom forecaster Mr Shabren said there is a coastal front lingering around offshore.

“And we will see another one move across in next few days and shower activities in Northern Rivers,” Mr Shabren said.

“The temperature until Wednesday will stay in the low to mid 30s, but will get warmer on Thursday, rising to 35 degrees. 

“You can expect warm and hot conditions that night elevate fire danger in the region, as there is a north to north west wind coming – but it’s too early to say.

“Our weather forecasts are modelled by computers over a five to seven day period

“We can be more accurate about the next couple of days, but beyond that, we don’t know.”