Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:44 PM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025

Weather Situation
Hazardous surf conditions have now eased.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 19 January 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 19 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Tweed River
Issued at 03:25 PM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT TUMBULGUM AND CHINDERAH
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Tumbulgum and Chinderah after river levels peaked below the minor flood level early Sunday afternoon.

Tweed River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Tweed River.

The Tweed River at Tumbulgum peaked at 1.14 metres, below the minor flood level (1.40 m), early Sunday afternoon. The river level is currently at 1.01 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Tweed River at Tumbulgum is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Tweed River at Chinderah (Barneys Point) peaked at 1.05 metres, below the minor flood level (1.30 m), early Sunday afternoon. The river level is currently at 0.82 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Tweed River at Chinderah (Barneys Point) is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
*Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
*Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
*Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
*Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Tweed River at Uki,2.65,Falling,03:15 PM SUN 19/01/25
Oxley River at Eungella,1.36,Steady,03:16 PM SUN 19/01/25
Tweed River at North Murwillumbah,1.08,Steady,03:20 PM SUN 19/01/25
Rous River at Chillingham,1.54,Steady,02:45 PM SUN 19/01/25
Rous River at Boat Harbour,1.72,Steady,03:09 PM SUN 19/01/25
Tweed River at Tumbulgum,1.01,Falling,03:20 PM SUN 19/01/25
Tweed River at Chinderah (Barneys Point),0.82,Falling,03:23 PM SUN 19/01/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:37 AM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COUTTS CROSSING OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday afternoon has caused river level rises along the Orara River. Minor flooding is possible at Coutts Crossing overnight Sunday into Monday.
The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Coast.

Orara River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Orara River.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing (manual flood gauge) is currently estimated to below the minor level (5.00 m) and rising.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:30 am EDT on Monday 20 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.59,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 19/01/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.27,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 19/01/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.