Police have cautioned drivers to reduce speed and exercise caution around the area.

The NSW State Emergency Service has also been active, responding to several call outs already.

A spokesperson said SES units are currently attending seven emergencies across the local government area.

The call outs follow a heavy bucketing of rainfall through the Boxing Day morning.

The rainfall has provided a drenching for the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.

There were reports of roads flooding in the Port Macquarie Industrial Area.

Coupled with the downpour, hundreds and hundreds of shoppers were trying to take advantage of the traditional Boxing Day sales.

According to weatherzone, the wet weather is likely to continue through to the weekend, although forecasts of just how much more rain to fall vary for each day.

There are no reports of power outages – at this point – across the local government area.

While the rainfall may not necessarily be welcome for many of our tourists, local rural fire service crews will be keen to see the rain finally extinguish the Big Hill Trail fire that burnt out some 10,000 hectares of land between Port Macquarie and Crescent Head.

Drivers are reminded to take their time on the roads.

Meanwhile, keep your umbrella at the ready as the week progresses.

Showery conditions are expected for much of the week.

Weatherzone meteorologist Graeme Brittain said there was a good chance of showers over the next few days.

“There is a low pressure trough nearby the region and that is generating the showers,” he said.

Showery conditions are predicted to hang around – at least for a while.

Up to 20mm of rain is expected on Wednesday, December 27 with a top temperature of 26 degrees.

A chance of showers remains on Thursday, December 28 as the low pressure trough moves north of Port Macquarie.

Friday morning is likely to be dry before unsettled conditions return.

The unsettled conditions are expected to persist into the weekend.