Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paterson River
Issued at 12:02 AM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GOSTWYCK MONDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused river level rises along the Paterson River and its upper tributaries.
Minor flooding is possible at Gostwyck from Monday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast into Monday and Tuesday, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra, and parts of the Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Paterson River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Paterson River at Gostwyck.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge may reach the minor flood level (9.10 metres) around 04:00 am Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

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/midnorth.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 05:30 am EST on Monday 04 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Williams River at Dungog,1.73,Rising,11:15 PM SUN 03/07/22
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,2.33,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 03/07/22
Allyn River at Halton,0.80,Steady,11:00 PM SUN 03/07/22
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,7.10,Rising,11:30 PM SUN 03/07/22

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 Moderate Flood Warning For Wollombi Brook
Issued at 11:25 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BULGA LATE MONDAY
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused river level rises along Wollombi Brook and its upper tributaries.
Moderate flooding is possible at Bulga from Monday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast into Monday and Tuesday, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra, and parts of the Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Wollombi Brook:
Minor flooding is likely along Wollombi Brook at Bulga.
Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 metres) around 05:00 am Monday. River levels may reach the moderate flood level (3.70 metres) Monday evening. Further rises are possible.

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/midnorth.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 09:00 am EST on Monday 04 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,2.27,Rising,10:45 PM SUN 03/07/22

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
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:57 pm Sunday, 3 July 2022.

Heavy rainfall and locally damaging winds likely about central NSW on and east of the ranges.

Weather Situation
An East Coast Low lies near the Hunter Coast this evening is directing humid air and heavy rainfall in areas mainly near the south of the Low. While the low will dissipate overnight the region will remain under the influence of a broader coastal trough through Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
Although rain rates have generally eased, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue in the Illawarra, Blue Mountains, Sydney Metropolitan, and parts of Hunter (including Central Coast) districts late evening and overnight.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the Sydney Metropolitan and Illawarra districts Monday morning before starting to ease during the afternoon.
Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely along the coastal fringe, during Sunday late evening, easing during the overnight period.
Heavy rainfall will further contribute to flooding already being experienced, and increases the potential for landslides. The damaging winds may lead to debris on roads and provides the risk for trees toppling in softer soils.
Various flood warnings and watches are current, including some MODERATE to MAJOR flooding in some high population areas, so please refer to those flood warnings at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ and heed the advice of authorities.
A Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf is also current along parts of the central coastline.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Cessnock, Maitland, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Campbelltown, Katoomba and Lithgow.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Mid North Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Rainfall from 9am Sunday to 4pm Sunday:
Maitland Airport 104mm
Maitland (Belmore Br) 101mm
Crawford 96mm
Rainfall from 9am Saturday to 9am Sunday:
Brogers Creek 368mm
Wattamolla 318mm
Darkes Forest 298mm
Woronora Dam 270mm
Fitzroy Falls Dam 265mm
Robertson 258mm
A building at Corrimal sustained roof damage and partial collapse Saturday evening.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mid North Coast

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 09:14 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Tablelands, South Coast, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes and Lower Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Riverina

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The Lower Hunter And Central Coast
Issued at 12:57 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE HAWKESBURY NEPEAN VALLEY
FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE LOWER HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST FROM MONDAY

A surface trough and a developing East Coast Low has brought heavy rain to the Sydney Basin and South Coast which has caused major flooding along the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and moderate flooding along the Georges River.
During Sunday and into early next week, the heavy rainfall is expected to move across Sydney and the Blue Mountains towards the Central Coast and lower Hunter Valley. This may cause localised flash flooding and renewed and higher flooding along rivers where flood warning are current as well as bring flooding to parts of the Hunter and Central Coast.
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall has been issued for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
The weather system is expected to cause riverine flooding for the catchments listed from Sunday night. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Newcastle Area
Central Coast
Lake Macquarie
Upper Coxs River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Upper Nepean River
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Shoalhaven River
St Georges Basin
Macquarie River to Bathurst
Colo River
Clyde River

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Clyde River. Flood Warnings are current for Nepean, Hawkesbury and Colo Rivers, Shoalhaven River, Macquarie River, Lachlan River,
Culgoa and Bokhara Rivers, Darling River, Cooks River, Georges Basin,

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 04 July 2022.