Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Tuesday 26 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 27 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 26 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 27 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Tuesday.
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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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 08:35 PM AEST on Monday 25 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 74

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA TUESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE FRIDAY
The flood peak along the Namoi River from recent rainfall is approaching Narrabri as it nears a peak below the minor flood level Monday evening. The flood peak is expected to reach Wee Waa around midday Tuesday, with major flooding possible. Further downstream Bugilbone may reach the moderate flood level Friday.
The earlier flood peak has passed downstream of Goangra and is now downstream of Walgett on the Barwon River. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, where the river level is falling slowly but is likely to remain above the minor flood level through the early part of the week ahead of renewed river level rises later in the week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Wee Waa and Goangra. Moderate flooding is possible at Bugilbone and major flooding is possible at Wee Waa.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 4.58 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.90 m) Monday evening.

The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is currently at 6.12 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (6.40 m) around midnight Monday. The river may peak near the major flood level (6.70 m) around midday Tuesday.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 3.75 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Friday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.08 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.50 m) during the early part of the week, with renewed river level rises later in the week as upstream floodwater arrives.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 26 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.73,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.87,steady,8:00 pm Mon 25/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,6:29 pm Mon 25/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.84,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.86,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.93,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.67,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.23,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,4.43,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.60,falling,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.58,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.12,rising,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.75,steady,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.08,falling,8:15 pm Mon 25/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.