Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 02:04 PM EST on Thursday 18 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 9
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIL MOGIL FROM SATURDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters arrive from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River.
Upstream along the Weir River, a second and higher peak passed Talwood on Sunday 14 April. 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 Saturday.
A minor flood warning is current for the Weir River (QLD).
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 6.86 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (6.70 m).
The Barwon River at Mungindi may peak near 7.00 metres over the weekend, with moderate flooding.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 6.92 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil may reach the minor flood level during Saturday.
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 03:00 pm EST on Friday 19 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.86,Rising,01:45 PM THU 18/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,6.93,Rising,02:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,3.59,Steady,01:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,5.75,Steady,01:45 PM THU 18/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.30,Steady,02:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.31,Steady,02:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Louth,1.48,Steady,12:45 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.00,Steady,12:45 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.80,Steady,01:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.35,Steady,01:45 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.45,Steady,01:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.00,Steady,01:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.85,Steady,01:00 PM THU 18/04/24
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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TODAY8° 19° mostly cloudy Chance of rain: 60% Likely amount: 1-5mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:07am EST 6:32am EST 5:42pm EST 6:07pm EST NOW9.7° Feels Like: 6.8° Relative Humidity: 73% Dew: 5.1° Wind: SW 9km/h Gust: 13km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1017.9hPa -
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RavenswoodNow7.5°cFeels Like:5.6°Wind:S 4km/hGusts:6km/hHumidity:83%8°Min19°MaxToday in RavenswoodCloudy. Slight chance of a shower from the late morning. Light winds becoming S/SW 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.Tomorrow11°Min22°MaxPartly cloudy. Medium chance of showers on the N slopes, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s. -
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Today: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower from the late morning. Light winds becoming S/SW 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
Forecast for Ravenswood (31.7°S, 147.8473°E, 189m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 8° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 8° Maximum 19° 22° 25° 26° 27° 24° 23° Chance of rain 60% 40% 5% 5% 10% 10% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High Moderate High High High Moderate Moderate 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 14
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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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Apr 149.3 °C 27.3 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 1510.3 °C 26.8 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 169.5 °C 27.8 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1710.4 °C 27.8 °C 0.0 mmThursday
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Ravenswood minimum temp history (31.7°S, 147.8473°E, 189m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 32.4° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 6.5° 10/04/2024 Hottest on record 36.0 04/04/1986 Coldest on record -1.0 27/04/1978 Hottest this year 42.1° 21/01/2024 Coldest this year 6.5° 10/04/2024 Long term average 25.1° Long term average 11.5° Average this month 24.8° Average this month 12.0° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 29.3° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 8.5° 1976 Ravenswood rainfall history (31.7°S, 147.8473°E, 189m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 15.0mm 02/04/2024 Total This Month 41.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 193.1mm 22.4 day(s) Total For 2024 187.6mm 28.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 154.6mm 28.0 day(s) Wettest Day 48.4mm Feb 6 Lowest Temperature 6.5°C Apr10 Highest Temperature 42.1°C Jan21 -
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