Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:19 PM EST on Monday 06 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 20
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
The main flood peak along the Warrego River (NSW) passed the Fords Bridge Bywash during the weekend and moderate flooding is occurring.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash peaked around 2.60 metres during the weekend and is currently at 2.58 metres and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.30 m) during remainder of Monday and Tuesday.
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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 08 May 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.61,Steady,11:00 AM MON 06/05/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.58,Falling,12:00 PM MON 06/05/24
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.
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TODAY14° 22° mostly cloudy Chance of rain: 5% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:21am EST 6:46am EST 5:32pm EST 5:57pm EST NOW20.7° Feels Like: 16.3° Relative Humidity: 58% Dew: 12.1° Wind: NE 26km/h Gust: 35km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1026.4hPa -
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GongolgonNow17.8°cFeels Like:13.8°Wind:NE 20km/hGusts:33km/hHumidity:59%14°Min22°MaxToday in GongolgonPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SW, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.Tomorrow14°Min23°MaxCloudy. High chance of rain in the W, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the W. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SW, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
Forecast for Gongolgon (30.481°S, 146.7083°E, 168m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 14° 14° 16° 14° 12° 11° 13° Maximum 22° 23° 19° 19° 20° 21° 22° Chance of rain 5% 70% 80% 70% 30% 5% 20% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate 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 18
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Gongolgon 12-month Rainfall ForecastMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025777766108577105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued May 1
ENSO status: Inactive. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Neutral, favouring positive in winter. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in an inactive phase. Ocean cooling is occurring in the eastern Pacific, with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop in 2024. Warmer than normal waters are situated in the Coral Sea, providing moisture and humidity to the east coast. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are at record levels in the western Indian Ocean, and the IOD index is spiking in response. Persistent southeasterly winds have set in over the eastern Indian Ocean, signalling that the atmosphere is starting to respond to the ocean patterns. A burst of tropical activity expected in mid-May could make-or-break this event, as tropical activity in certainlocations could either strengthen or hinder the development of a positive IOD. If this tropical activity is favourable for a positive IOD, significant upwelling near Indonesia may occur as soon as late-May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is neutral but is expected to favour a positive phase during winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east, while cooling temperatures. A positive SAM reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing slightly below average rainfall over winter for WA, and the southwest coasts of SA, Vic and Tas. Conversely, above average rainfall is expected for eastern parts of Qld and NSW, and potentially eastern Tas.
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May 0413.3 °C 21.2 °C 18.8 mmSunday
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Gongolgon minimum temp history (30.481°S, 146.7083°E, 168m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 26.5° 01/05/2024 Coldest this month 5.8° 01/05/2024 Hottest on record 32.4 01/05/2013 Coldest on record -0.8 31/05/2006 Hottest this year 43.0° 04/02/2024 Coldest this year 5.8° 01/05/2024 Long term average 22.6° Long term average 9.0° Average this month 23.9° Average this month 10.7° Hottest May On Record Avg. max. temp. 24.9° 1975 Coldest May on record Avg. min. temp. 5.6° 2006 Gongolgon rainfall history (30.481°S, 146.7083°E, 168m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 18.8mm 04/05/2024 Total This Month 19.2mm
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Average Rainfall To May 191.7mm 19.1 day(s) Total For 2024 162.2mm 30.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 63.2mm 14.0 day(s) Wettest Day 22.4mm Jan 8 Lowest Temperature 5.8°C May 1 Highest Temperature 43.0°C Feb 4 -
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