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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 06 July 2022

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

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 06 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast and Coffs 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 Nepean, Hawkesbury And Colo Rivers
Issued at 09:55 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 29

*Re-issue to correct Menangle forecast
MAJOR FLOODING EXCEEDING THE MARCH 2022 FLOOD EVENT OCCURRING AT WINDSOR
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT NORTH RICHMOND JUST BELOW THE MARCH 2021 AND MARCH 2022 FLOOD LEVELS
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SACKVILLE, LOWER PORTLAND AND WISEMANS FERRY SIMILAR TO THE MARCH 2022 FLOOD WITH FURTHER RISES POSSIBLE
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALLACIA
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Upper Nepean River at Menangle Bridge, peaked at 16.61 metres Sunday morning with major flooding Menangle fell below the major flood level (12.20 metres) early Tuesday morning.
Major flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond where river levels peaked at 14.18 metres early Monday morning. Renewed rises resulted in a second similar peak of 14.19 metres Monday evening. The peaks observed are slightly below the March 2021 flood level (14.38 metres) and higher than the March 2022 flood peak (14.08 metres).
Major flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, where river levels have exceeded the March 2022 flood event (13.80 metres).
Major flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River at Sackville, Lower Portland and Wisemans Ferry with levels likely to be similar to the March 2022 flood levels.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6-12 hours, which may cause further rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Upper Nepean River:
Major flooding is likely occurring along the Upper Nepean at Wallacia. Moderate flooding is occurring at Menangle and Camden.
The Upper Nepean River at Menangle Bridge peaked at 16.61 metres around 07:50 am Sunday with major flooding. Menangle fell below the major flood level (12.20 metres) early Tuesday morning and is currently at 11.03 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.20 m) until late Tuesday afternoon.

The Nepean River at Camden Weir peaked at 12.72 metres around 02:00 pm Sunday and is currently at 9.71 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Nepean River at Camden Weir is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.30 m) until Tuesday afternoon.

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir peaked at 13.84 metres around 02:45 am Monday. Wallacia Weir gauge failed Monday morning. Model outputs suggest major flooding is continuing.
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir may remain above the major flood level (11.00 m) into early Tuesday afternoon.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Major flooding is occurring at North Richmond, Windsor, Sackville, Lower Portland and Wiseman's Ferry. Minor flooding is occurring at Penrith.
The Nepean River at Penrith peaked at 9.51 metres around 02:00 am Monday and is currently at 6.46 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Nepean River at Penrith is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.90 m) until Tuesday evening.

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) peaked at 14.18 metres around 03:15 am Monday. Renewed rises were observed overnight Monday with a second peak of 14.19 metres around midnight Monday. The river level is currently at 14.05 metres and steady, with major flooding.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is likely to remain around 14.00 metres during Tuesday, with major flooding.

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is likely to reach around 14.00 metres around midday Tuesday, with major flooding. Further rises possible.

The Hawkesbury River at Sackville is likely to reach around 10.90 metres late Tuesday afternoon, with major flooding. Further rises possible.

Lower Portland gauge is currently offline. It is estimated Lower Portland is currently at 8.70 metres, with major flooding.
The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland may reach around 9.00 metres late Tuesday afternoon, with major flooding. Further rises possible.

The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry may reach around 5.60 metres during Tuesday evening, with major flooding. Further rises possible.

Colo River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Colo River.
The Colo River at Putty Road is currently around 10.00 metres and rising with moderate flooding (estimated). Further rises are possible.

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/greatersydney.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 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,4.06,Falling,08:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.85,Falling,08:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,2.27,Falling,07:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Warragamba Dam Water Level,0.53,Falling,09:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,10.80,Falling,09:42 AM TUE 05/07/22
Nepean River at Camden Weir,9.49,Falling,09:15 AM TUE 05/07/22
Nepean River at Penrith,6.42,Falling,09:30 AM TUE 05/07/22
Grose River at Burralow,5.81,Falling,08:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,14.06,Steady,09:15 AM TUE 05/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,13.92,Rising,09:15 AM TUE 05/07/22
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,13.71,Rising,08:45 AM TUE 05/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,10.60,Rising,09:30 AM TUE 05/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,7.41,Rising,11:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Macdonald River at St Albans,8.45,Rising,09:49 AM TUE 05/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry,5.06,Steady,09:45 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
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Surf

for parts of Metropolitan, Illawarra and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:33 am Tuesday, 5 July 2022.

Weather Situation
A low over the Tasman Sea extends a trough to the central coast of NSW.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra
VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible along the central coast of NSW this morning. Waves will gradually ease during the afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A separate hazardous surf warning is also current along the NSW central coast today.
Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Bulli, Port Kembla, and Kiama.
Wave buoy observation off the Sydney coast have reached 5.4 metres significant wave height.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 3:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 08:25 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11

FURTHER FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED AT NOWRA AND TERARA
Flooding has eased at Nowra and Terara and levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Shoalhaven River:
No further flooding is expected in the Shoalhaven River.

The Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) is currently at 1.65 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.

The Shoalhaven River at Terara is currently at 1.50 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.

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/southcoast.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,1.95,Steady,07:59 AM TUE 05/07/22
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,4.82,Steady,08:10 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.14,Steady,07:58 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,6.48,Steady,08:11 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD),1.65,Steady,08:10 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Terara,1.50,Falling,08:09 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

Minor Flood Warning For The St Georges Basin
Issued at 05:33 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING OCCURING AT ISLAND POINT ROAD AND SUSSEX INLET
Heavy rainfall since Friday afternoon has caused minor flooding across the St Georges Basin, where river levels are generally easing.
Minor flooding continues at Island Point Road, where river levels peaked below the moderate flood level (1.50 metres). At Sussex Inlet, minor flooding is slowly easing, and a renewed peak is expected on Tuesday afternoon's high tide.

St Georges Basin:
Minor flooding is occurring along St Georges Basin.

The St George Basin at Island Point Road peaked at 1.30 metres around 11:00 pm Monday and is currently at 1.27 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.

Sussex Inlet peaked at 1.08 metres around midnight Monday into Tuesday and is currently at 0.91 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
Sussex Inlet may reach near 1.00 metres around midday Tuesday, coinciding with the high tide.

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/southcoast.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 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tomerong Creek,2.69,Steady,02:02 PM MON 04/07/22
St George Basin at Island Point Road,1.27,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 05/07/22
Sussex Inlet,0.90,Steady,05:21 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

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

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Tablelands, South Coast and Central West Slopes & Plains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Tuesday.