Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:30 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Monday 15 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Sunday 14 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 15 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am 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

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie And Bell Rivers
Issued at 10:33 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 28

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARREN DURING MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON (MACQUARIE RIVER) AND NARROMINE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WELLINGTON (BELL RIVER)
Spills from the Burrendong Dam combined with local rainfall runoff have caused minor flooding along the Macquarie River at Wellington.
Subject to Burrendong Dam spills minor flooding is possible along the Bell River at Wellington from Monday night into Tuesday.
Floodwaters from the Talbragar River combining with flows in the Macquarie River have caused minor flooding at Narromine where river levels peaked Saturday night.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, where major flooding is possible from Monday.

Bell River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bell River at Wellington.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Bell River at Wellington may reach around 3.50 metres overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, with major flooding possible. Minor flooding is occurring at Wellington and Narromine.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge may reach around 5.50 metres from early Tuesday with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Narromine peaked at 6.60 metres around midnight Saturday into Sunday (estimated) and is currently at 6.40 metres and falling, with minor flooding.

Renewed river rises are expected at Warren. The Macquarie River at Warren Town may reach the major flood level (9.00 metres) during Monday.

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/centralwest.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 11:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.77,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.49,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.50,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,4.45,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.40,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.47,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,6.40,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,9.67,Rising,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.27,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:47 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE), BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
Moderate rainfall from Friday has caused renewed river level rises along the Namoi River and its tributaries, which has the potential to cause renewed minor flooding along the Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe).
The main flood peak along the Namoi River from the previous rainfall event is currently approaching Bugilbone where minor flooding is possible from Sunday afternoon.
Minor flooding may also develop at Goangra from Wednesday 17 August.

Namoi River:
Renewed minor flooding may develop at Wee Waa (Glencoe). Minor flooding is possible at Bugilbone and Goangra.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach the minor flood level (5.30 m) Monday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) Sunday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) during Wednesday 17 August.

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 10:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.28,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,2.48,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.56,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,2.54,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,2.27,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,4.40,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.76,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,5.13,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.68,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.18,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.56,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.74,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,5.05,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22

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.