Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Deua River
Issued at 07:42 AM EST on Monday 10 August 2020
Flood Watch Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WAMBAN.
The Deua River at Wamban peaked near the major flood level on Sunday afternoon, and the river is currently falling, with minor flooding.
River levels on the Moruya River at Moruya peaked lower than expected, where a minor flood peak of 2.10 metres was observed around 1:00am Monday. The river level at Moruya has now fallen below the minor flood level.

Deua River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Deua River.
The Deua River at Wamban peaked around 8.00 metres Sunday afternoon with major flooding and is currently around 6.15 metres and falling, with minor flooding.

Moruya River:
The Moruya River at Moruya Bridge peaked at 2.10 metres around 01:00 am Monday with minor flooding. The river level has fallen below the minor flood level (2.0 metres) at 3:00am Monday.

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 10 August 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Deua River at Riverview,7.92,Steady,07:00 AM MON 10/08/20
Moruya River at Moruya Bridge,1.59,Falling,07:15 AM MON 10/08/20

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

Major Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 05:39 AM EST on Monday 10 August 2020
Flood Watch Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED IN THE SHOALHAVEN RIVER ON MONDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Shoalhaven River at Nowra and Terara. Major flooding is expected on Monday.
Heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday morning has caused significant river level rises along the Shoalhaven River. Rainfall has eased since Sunday afternoon.

Shoalhaven River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Shoalhaven River. Major flooding is likely along the Shoalhaven River Monday early afternoon.

The Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) is likely to peak near 4.40 m around 01:00 pm Monday with major flooding.

The Shoalhaven River at Terara is likely to peak near 4.00 m around 1:00 pm Monday with major 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/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 09:00 am EST on Monday 10 August 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,7.82,Falling,05:30 AM MON 10/08/20
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,5.72,Falling,05:26 AM MON 10/08/20
Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD),4.10,Steady,05:27 AM MON 10/08/20
Shoalhaven River at Terara,3.84,Steady,05:30 AM MON 10/08/20

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Monday 10 August 2020
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 11 August 2020

Wind Warnings for Monday 10 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Closed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 11 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sydney Closed Waters, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Monday.
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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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 04:09 AM EST on Monday 10 August 2020

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, 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 Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and South West Slopes 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 Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:06 AM EST on Monday 10 August 2020

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:
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Tuesday 11 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, 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 Monday.
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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
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Damaging Surf

for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:04 am Monday, 10 August 2020.

WINDS AND SURF ALONG THE COASTAL DISTRICTS

Weather Situation
A trough along the New South Wales coast, together with multiple low centres within the trough, are bringing increased winds and surf along the southern and central parts of the coast. The areas of winds and surf should shift to the northern coast on Monday as the system heads north.
DAMAGING WINDS and DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Illawarra
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are currently occurring about the Illawarra and Sydney coast,and forecast to extend to the Hunter coast this morning, before extending to the Mid North Coast in the afternoon.
DAMAGING SURF, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may lead to significant beach erosion along coastal parts of the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter coast this morning, and forecast to extend further north to Smoky Cape this afternoon. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Surf conditions should ease in the south later Monday, but hazardous surf conditions should persist until Tuesday.
In conjunction with DAMAGING SURF, a Hazardous Surf Warning is also current. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/hazardoussurf.shtml
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Huskisson and Ulladulla.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Wind gust observations on Monday:
Bellambi AWS 87 km/h at 03:12 am. Kiama AWS 82 km/h at 02:50 am. North Head AWS 85 km/h at 03:45 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coast

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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 11:00 am AEST Monday.
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 Bega River
Issued at 08:21 AM EST on Sunday 09 August 2020
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BEGA
Rainfall has eased since Saturday evening and river levels upstream of Bega have fallen from earlier peaks. The Bega River at Bega peaked at 2.80 m at 05:00 am Sunday morning, below the minor flood level.

Bega River:
Flooding is no longer expected at Bega

The Bega River at Bega North is currently at 2.80 metres and falling.

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:
Bemboka River at Morans Crossing,2.00,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 09/08/20
Tantawangalo Creek at Candelo Damsite,1.27,Falling,08:00 AM SUN 09/08/20
Bega River at Angledale,4.21,Rising,07:00 AM SUN 09/08/20
Bega River at Bega North,2.80,Falling,06:00 AM SUN 09/08/20

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.