Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:51 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 19

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused minor to major flooding along the Macquarie River. The main flood has passed Warren, where major flooding continues.
In response to upstream dam releases, at Wellington Bridge, river levels are expected to remain steady above the minor flood level over the next few days.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. Major flooding is occurring at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is expected to remain around 5.70 metres during Wednesday, with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Warren town gauge peaked near 9.20 metres around 11:30 am Monday morning and is currently falling, with major flooding.

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 11:00 am EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.61,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.14,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,1.96,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,5.68,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,3.57,Rising,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.40,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.65,Rising,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,4.74,Falling,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.23,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:43 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENCOE WEE WAA
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is approaching Wee Waa (Glencoe) where minor flooding is occurring. The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is expected to peak Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.
Minor flooding is also possible downstream along the Namoi River at Bugilbone over the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is expected to peak near 6.00 metres Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach near the minor flood level (4.90 metres) over the weekend.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) mid next week.

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/northwest.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 10:00 am EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.70,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.51,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.75,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.49,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.65,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.42,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.76,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.73,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.09,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.05,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),5.86,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.34,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,4.00,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 03:57 AM EST on Wednesday 10 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.
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 Wednesday.
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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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