Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 05:39 AM EST on Monday 06 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONG JETTY
Heavy rainfall has been observed overnight Sunday into Monday in parts of the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchment with up to 120 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to 5 am Monday. This has caused river and lake level rises, with minor flooding occurring at Long Jetty.
Further showers are forecast for the remainder of Monday which may cause further river and lake level rises. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Tuggerah Lake:
Minor flooding is occurring along Tuggerah Lake.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may peak near 1.00 metres Monday morning, with minor 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: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.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 10:30 am EST on Monday 06 May 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,3.82,Rising,05:00 AM MON 06/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,0.90,Rising,05:15 AM MON 06/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,0.87,Falling,05:15 AM MON 06/05/24

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Monday 06 May 2024
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 07 May 2024

Wind Warnings for Monday 06 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 07 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie 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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:02 am Monday, 6 May 2024.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter and Metropolitan
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in NSW and the ACT.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:02 am Monday, 6 May 2024.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Hunter and Metropolitan
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in NSW and the ACT.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.