Parkes has seen a significant amount of rainfall across the Shire this past week and it is expected to continue throughout the week.

On Thursday, November 28 a late afternoon thunderstorm kickstarted the week of rain to follow.

Although there was some rain in town the Parkes Airport only recorded 1mm during Thursday's storm.

From November 29 to December 1 the Parkes Airport recorded just over 23mm for the weekend.

Residents in East Parkes recorded 46mm over the weekend weather event and up to 70mm was recorded in the surrounding area.

On Monday, December 2, 8.2mm of rainfall was recorded and on Tuesday, December 3 early morning rainfall didn't stop until midday recording 10.6mm.

More rainfall is expected this coming week with a prediction of 10-20mm on Saturday, December 7.

SES has released a statement to expect more severe weather over Friday and Saturday particularly in the Central West and South-western NSW.

Severe storms could bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail.

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