A Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) release this morning says that the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales are currently experiencing heavy rain and storm conditions, with the weather expected to continue well into next week. BoM has forecast heavy rainfall to start Saturday in the Mid North Coast area before extending to the Northern Rivers on Sunday. Widespread rainfall with localised heavy falls will continue through to Monday with flash flooding and river rises throughout this time. Dangerous surf is also predicted. Incident Controller for the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES), Chief Superintendent Steve Patterson, said a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, has been issued for the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers.