Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 12:48 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 10
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIL MOGIL FROM SUNDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters arrive from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River.
The flood peak along the Weir River is around Mascot where moderate flooding is occurring. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged moderate flooding at Mungindi.
Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Mogil Mogil around Sunday.
A minor flood warning is current for the Weir River (QLD).
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi and Minor flooding is possible at Mogil Mogil.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 6.92 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (6.70 m).
The Barwon River at Mungindi may peak near 7.00 metres during Sunday, with moderate flooding.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 7.08 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil may reach the minor flood level during Sunday.
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 Monday 22 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.92,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.08,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,3.90,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,6.22,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.32,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.36,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Louth,1.51,Steady,08:45 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,0.99,Steady,08:15 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.79,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.35,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.46,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.01,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.85,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
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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11° 20° Chance of rain: 10% Likely amount: < 1mm First
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Last light Sunrise Sunset 5:52am EST 6:16am EST 5:32pm EST 5:56pm EST NOW19.7° Feels Like: 16.3° Relative Humidity: 37% Dew: 4.6° Wind: NW 11km/h Gust: 17km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1017.1hPa -
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LimestoneNow24.5°cFeels Like:20.9°Wind:SW 13km/hGusts:19km/hHumidity:29%
11°Min20°MaxToday in LimestoneSunny. The chance of fog on the slopes early this morning. Winds S/SW 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25.Tomorrow
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Today: Sunny. The chance of fog on the slopes early this morning. Winds S/SW 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25.
Forecast for Limestone (29.1801°S, 151.053°E, 395m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 11° 11° 14° 14° 13° 12° 13° Maximum 20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 22° 20° Chance of rain 10% 60% 20% 10% 20% 10% 10% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 3
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(km/h)Wind direction S WSW ESE ENE SE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE SSE SW SSW WSW Relative humidity 72% 36% 64% 48% 68% 52% 62% 52% 66% 50% 66% 45% 61% 44% Dew point 11°C 5°C 10°C 8°C 12°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 10°C 11°C 8°C -
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Limestone 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar202420251077765677555105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 16
ENSO status: Inactive. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Positive, favouring positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to an inactive phase for the first time since August 2021. 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 high across most of the 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. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into apositive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly in 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 positive and will favour a positive phase during autumn and into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing 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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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Monday
Apr 1511.2 °C 27.1 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 1612.5 °C 27.0 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1712.7 °C 27.2 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Apr 1814.0 °C - 7.6 mmFriday
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Limestone minimum temp history (29.1801°S, 151.053°E, 395m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.6° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 6.0° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 33.2 02/04/1974 Coldest on record -1.0 28/04/1999 Hottest this year 38.7° 22/01/2024 Coldest this year 6.0° 11/04/2024 Long term average 25.5° Long term average 10.7° Average this month 26.6° Average this month 12.2° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 28.2° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 7.8° 1996 Limestone rainfall history (29.1801°S, 151.053°E, 395m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 34.0mm 08/04/2024 Total This Month 84.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 277.5mm 28.5 day(s) Total For 2024 212.6mm 26.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 254.4mm 27.0 day(s) Wettest Day 34.0mm Apr 8 Lowest Temperature 6.0°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 38.7°C Jan22 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 31.3 30.6 29.0 25.5 21.6 18.0 17.2 19.0 22.3 25.4 27.6 30.3 24.8 Mean Min (°C) 17.6 17.2 14.7 10.7 6.7 3.2 1.9 2.8 6.3 10.3 13.5 16.1 10.0 Mean Rain (mm) 90.8 76.6 65.6 44.5 41.6 37.5 40.6 36.8 45.1 62.7 85.8 88.5 735.9 Mean Rain Days 9.1 7.6 6.8 5.0 5.9 6.3 7.1 6.1 6.2 7.9 9.1 9.4 87.7
