Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 01:24 PM EDT on Wednesday 27 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING
Localised heavy rainfall over the past several days has caused river level rises across the Paroo catchment, with minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing.
Further rain and storms, potentially with isolated heavy falls, may develop across the catchment this weekend. This situation is being monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.70 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain around the minor flood level (0.70 m) through to the end of the 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/outerwest.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 02:00 pm EDT on Friday 29 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.35,Steady,09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.54,Steady,03:00 PM TUE 26/03/24
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.70,Steady,10:30 AM WED 27/03/24
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.80,Steady,10:45 AM WED 27/03/24
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.
Forecast
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the W in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the W. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming NE 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 30s.
Forecast for White Cliffs (30.8504°S, 143.0838°E, 146m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 20° 21° 20° 19° 20° 15° 12° Maximum 31° 28° 29° 30° 26° 23° 22° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 50% 60% 5% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
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Sunrise / Sunset for White Cliffs (30.8504°S, 143.0838°E, 146m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 7:13am EDT 7:37am EDT 7:27pm EDT 7:51pm EDT 9:30pm EDT 10:56am EDT Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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