Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:27 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Warnings for Tuesday 09 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Monday.
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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 04:10 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Monday 08 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Monday 08 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST 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

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 07:12 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 14

*re-issued to correct Wellington Bridge forecast*
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused minor to moderate flooding along the Macquarie River. The main flood peak has passed Gin Gin Weir and is now approaching Warren, where major flooding likely overnight Sunday into Monday.
Upstream at Narromine, the Macquarie River fell below the minor flood level Sunday afternoon.
In response to upstream dam releases, at Wellington Bridge, the Macquarie River is expected to rise to around 6.00 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, remaining steady above minor flood levels from Monday morning. River levels downstream at Dubbo are expected to remain below minor flood levels.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Major flooding is likely along the Macquarie River at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is likely to reach near 6.00 metres overnight Sunday into Monday. The river level is expected to remain around 6.00 metres through to Monday evening, with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Narromine peaked at 9.00 metres around 01:00 pm Saturday afternoon. The river is below the minor flood level (5.50 metres) near 5.30 metres and falling.

Based on recent manual river level observations, the Macquarie River at Warren is near 8.80 metres and rising slowly.
The Macquarie River at Warren town gauge is likely to peak near the major flood level (9.00 metres) 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/centralwest.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 09:30 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,4.496,Steady,06:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.76,Steady,06:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.00,Steady,06:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,5.30,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,9.98,Falling,06:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,4.776,Rising,06:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,8.80,Rising,04:00 PM SUN 07/08/22

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.