Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 14 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Saturday 13 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast

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

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

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:59 PM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 27

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARREN DURING MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARROMINE AND LIKELY AT WELLINGTON.
Minor flooding is likely along the Macquarie River at Wellington overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Narromine due to flood waters moving down Talbragar River combining with water from dam releases moving through the Macquarie River. The flood peak from the Talbragar River is likely at Narromine early Sunday morning.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, where major flooding is possible during Monday.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, with major flooding possible. Minor flooding occurring at Narromine and likely at Wellington.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 metres) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river level may reach around 4.40 metres Sunday morning, with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Narromine may peak near 7.00 metres early Sunday morning, 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 Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.69,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.56,Falling,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.62,Falling,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.59,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.44,Falling,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,6.43,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,6.50,Rising,06:30 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.51,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,8.85,Falling,06:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.27,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 13/08/22

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 09:03 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE), BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
Rainfall has fallen across the Peel and Namoi catchments during Friday, and renewed river level rises are occurring in the Peel and Namoi catchments. A flood watch is current for the Peel and Namoi rivers.
Minor flooding has eased at Wee Waa (Glencoe), but renewed minor flooding is possible at Wee Waa from early next week.
Minor flooding is possible downstream along the Namoi River at Bugilbone from later in the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) has fallen below minor flood level.
Renewed rises are likely over the weekend, and the Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach the minor flood level (5.30 m) early next week.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach near the minor flood level (4.90 metres) later in the weekend.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) mid next 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/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 Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,2.23,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.59,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.23,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.23,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.43,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.64,Rising,07:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.66,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.24,Rising,07:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.67,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.93,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.24,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.19,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,4.90,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22

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.