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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:06 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARREN WEDNESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARROMINE TUESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday has caused minor to moderate flooding across the Bell and Macquarie River catchments.
The Bell River at Wellington fell below the minor flood level (3.40 metres) early Tuesday morning where the river peaked at 6.46 metres early Monday morning with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Wellington fell below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) Monday afternoon where the river peaked at 5.74 metres early Monday morning with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Dubbo fell below the minor flood level (5.50 metres) early Tuesday morning where the river peaked at 6.94 metres Monday afternoon with minor flooding.
The main flood peak along the Macquarie River is now downstream of Baroona where the river peaked early Tuesday morning. This flood peak has the potential to cause moderate flooding at Narromine and major flooding at Warren Town.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Narromine where moderate flooding is possible. Major flooding is possible at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Narromine may peak near the moderate flood level (9.1 m) around midday Tuesday.

The Macquarie River at Warren Town is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) around midday Tuesday. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.50 m) early morning Wednesday and a major flood peak (9.00 metres) may occur during Wednesday.

Bell River:
Cancellation

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 05:00 pm EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.64,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.75,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Bell River at Wellington,3.19,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.00,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,4.09,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,8.87,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,6.60,Rising,04:37 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,9.48,Rising,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,3.20,Rising,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,6.75,Rising,08:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,2.66,Steady,07:00 AM TUE 05/07/22

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

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:43 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 06 July 2022

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 05 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Macquarie Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 06 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter 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, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 12:47 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 36

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TILPA FROM LATE THIS WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LOUTH AND TILPA, LIKELY AT WILCANNIA
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOURKE, WILCANNIA, MENINDEE AND BURTUNDY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT POONCARIE FROM MID THIS WEEK
The main flood peak along the Darling River has now passed Bourke, where minor flooding is easing slowly. This flood peak is now at Louth, where moderate flooding continues.
Downstream at Tilpa, moderate flooding continues and further rises to the major flood level are possible late this week.
At Wilcannia, moderate flooding is likely over the weekend and is expected to continue through to late July.
At Menindee, river levels are likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to July as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Minor flooding is occurring at Burtundy and is likely at Pooncarie over the weekend.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke peaked near 10.89 metres on Monday 20 June and is currently at 10.30 metres and falling, with minor flooding.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Major flooding is possible at Tilpa. Moderate flooding is occurring at Louth and Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is steady near its peak of around 10.80 metres, with moderate flooding.

The Darling River at Tilpa may peak near the major flood level (11.50 metres) around 7-9 July.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.70 metres) around the middle of this week (5-7 July). The river level may reach near 9.80 metres around mid to late July, with moderate flooding.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee and Burtundy. Minor flooding is expected at Pooncarie.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is steady around 8.90 metres, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is likely to remain around 9.00 metres until late July, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to reach the minor flood level (6.80 metres) around the middle of this week (5-7 July). The river level may reach around 7.00 metres during mid to late July, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Burtundy may reach 6.80 metres around late July, 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: 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 EST on Wednesday 06 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.79,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,3.48,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.31,Falling,11:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Walgett,6.92,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Bourke,10.30,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Louth,10.71,Steady,09:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Tilpa,11.39,Rising,11:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,9.67,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.91,Steady,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.41,Steady,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.75,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.43,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22

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.