Forecast

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, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:42 AM EST on Sunday 08 June 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:47 AM EST on Friday 06 June 2025
Flood Warning Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA TUESDAY
Along the Namoi River at Bugilbone the river level peaked on Thursday, below the minor flood level. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Goangra, with a minor flood peak possible from early next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Namoi River at Goangra.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone peaked at 4.49 metres around 10:00 am Friday, below the minor flood level (4.90 m). The river is currently at 4.14 metres and falling.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.05 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Goangra may peak around the minor flood level (5.50 m) during Tuesday.

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 12:30 pm EST on Monday 09 June 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.63,Steady,11:31 AM FRI 06/06/25
Peel River at Piallamore,1.34,Falling,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.59,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 06/06/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,0.32,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.27,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.28,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,0.88,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,0.98,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.05,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.53,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,1.08,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),1.37,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.14,Falling,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.05,Rising,11:30 AM FRI 06/06/25

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.