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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 08:19 AM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025
for the period until midnight EST Monday 28 April 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 27 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 28 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:02 am Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Areas of heavy rain developing about the southern Mid North Coast and eastern Hunter this morning. Damaging winds possible about parts of the exposed coast from late morning.

Weather Situation
An upper level low over central inland NSW will move eastwards towards the coast today. A low pressure system near the southern Mid North Coast is expected to move southwards along the coastline through today, while gradually deepening. The development of the low will enhance the moist and unstable onshore flow, supporting bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Winds will also strengthen around the exposed coast from this afternoon as the low deepens. The low is expected to begin moving slowly eastwards taking it further offshore from this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected about the southern Mid North Coast in the next few hours, and is likely to shift southwards to the Hunter later this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated falls of 140 mm possible. These conditions are expected to ease during this afternoon.
South to southeasterly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS and peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible about the coast of the Hunter and southern Mid North Coast from late morning into the early evening, before easing later in the evening today.
A Flood Watch and several Flood Warnings are current over the area, for further details see http:/www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings
Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Cessnock, Maitland, Putty, Wollombi, Dungog and Kulnura.
117 mm was recorded at Collombatti in the 6 hours to 2:10 am.
75 mm was recorded at Majors Creek (Moparrabah) in the 3 hours to 1:10 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 11:00 am AEST Sunday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:02 am Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Areas of heavy rain developing about the southern Mid North Coast and eastern Hunter this morning. Damaging winds possible about parts of the exposed coast from late morning.

Weather Situation
An upper level low over central inland NSW will move eastwards towards the coast today. A low pressure system near the southern Mid North Coast is expected to move southwards along the coastline through today, while gradually deepening. The development of the low will enhance the moist and unstable onshore flow, supporting bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Winds will also strengthen around the exposed coast from this afternoon as the low deepens. The low is expected to begin moving slowly eastwards taking it further offshore from this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected about the southern Mid North Coast in the next few hours, and is likely to shift southwards to the Hunter later this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated falls of 140 mm possible. These conditions are expected to ease during this afternoon.
South to southeasterly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS and peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible about the coast of the Hunter and southern Mid North Coast from late morning into the early evening, before easing later in the evening today.
A Flood Watch and several Flood Warnings are current over the area, for further details see http:/www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings
Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Cessnock, Maitland, Putty, Wollombi, Dungog and Kulnura.
117 mm was recorded at Collombatti in the 6 hours to 2:10 am.
75 mm was recorded at Majors Creek (Moparrabah) in the 3 hours to 1:10 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 11:00 am AEST Sunday.
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 and Central Tablelands forecast districts

Issued at 04:38 AM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Tablelands forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and the early part of Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Sunday.