Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara And Birrie Rivers And Final Flood Warning For The Narran River
Issued at 12:47 PM EST on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE BOKHARA AND BIRRIE RIVERS AT GOODOOGA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE NARRAN RIVER AT ANGLEDOOL
Floodwaters from the Culgoa and Balonne Rivers in Queensland are moving into New South Wales. River level rises are being observed along the Bokhara and Birrie Rivers.
Minor flooding is likely along the Bokhara River at Goodooga on Wednesday afternoon, with a minor peak possible on Thursday. A peak near the minor flood level is possible along the Birrie River at Goodooga during Thursday.
Flooding has eased along the Narran River at Angledool.
No significant rainfall has been observed since last Thursday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Birrie River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Birrie River.
The Birrie River at Goodooga may peak near the minor flood level during Thursday.
Bokhara River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bokhara River.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.70 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river level may peak near 2.80 metres during Thursday, with minor flooding.
Narran River:
Flooding has eased along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.26 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/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 Friday 26 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.47,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,4.52,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.47,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,2.85,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.67,Steady,11:30 AM WED 24/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.71,Steady,11:00 AM WED 24/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.25,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
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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IonaNow24.3°cFeels Like:23.7°Wind:W 13km/hGusts:17km/hHumidity:59%13°Min24°MaxToday in IonaPartly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the evening. Winds W/NW 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.Tomorrow14°Min18°MaxPartly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the E, becoming less likely in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the evening. Winds W/NW 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
Forecast for Iona (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 13° 14° 10° 11° 12° 11° 13° Maximum 24° 18° 19° 19° 21° 23° 18° Chance of rain 80% 40% 30% 40% 5% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate 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 7
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Iona 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025966776589456105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 23
ENSO status: Inactive/Neutral. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming strongly positive. SAM status: Leading to neutral and returning positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is presently in an inactive phase, for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling continues over the eastern Pacific Ocean as sea surface temperatures approach near-normal conditions. Warmer than normal waters are present across the western Pacific Ocean, including the Coral Sea with added moisture and humidity to influence weather conditions in the eastern regions of Australia. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop this coming winter season. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase, although record-high ocean temperatures across the northwest Indian Ocean have the IOD index just tipping into a positivethreshold value. Persistent southeasterly winds over the eastern Indian Ocean during the previous month are forecast to ease with below-average wind speeds to develop off northwest Australia and the eastern Indian Ocean during the winter season. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into a strong positive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly following May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, thus reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently positive (mid-April) with the outlook favouring a neutral phase forecast in May and then the likelihood of returning to a positive phase during winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces the impact of cold fronts and decreases the rainfall over southernAustralia. Rainfall outlooks are showing above-average rainfall over winter for WA and central and northern SA, and eastern regions of QLD and NSW. Conversely, below-average rainfall is expected for western TAS, southern SA, and most of VIC.
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Apr 2014.5 °C 17.7 °C 4.2 mmSunday
Apr 2115.4 °C 22.3 °C 61.4 mmMonday
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Iona minimum temp history (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 30.3° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 9.5° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 37.3 05/04/1986 Coldest on record 1.3 23/04/2006 Hottest this year 43.0° 25/01/2024 Coldest this year 9.5° 11/04/2024 Long term average 24.3° Long term average 12.6° Average this month 24.9° Average this month 13.5° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 27.1° 1986 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 10.4° 1996 Iona rainfall history (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 61.4mm 21/04/2024 Total This Month 167.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 434.4mm 46.7 day(s) Total For 2024 416.2mm 42.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 366.6mm 42.0 day(s) Wettest Day 61.4mm Apr21 Lowest Temperature 9.5°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 43.0°C Jan25 -
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