Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:18 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 9
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARRINGUN LATE TUESDAY, WITH A PEAK LIKELY DURING THURSDAY
Along the Warrego River, upstream floodwaters from Queensland are arriving in New South Wales. A major flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland, where a major flood peak was observed at Rocky on Sunday morning.
Moderate flooding is possible at Barringun late Tuesday, with a moderate flood peak likely during Thursday.
Further downstream, minor flooding may develop at Enngonia and Fords Bridge Bywash towards the end of this week. Peak predictions will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is possible along the Warrego River (NSW) at Barringun. Minor flooding is likely at Enngonia and Fords Bridge Bywash.
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 gauge is currently at 2.99 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 gauge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.80 m) late Tuesday. The river level may peak around 4.20 metres during Thursday, with moderate flooding.
No observations are currently available for Enngonia. Based on readings from the upstream gauge, it is estimated that the river level is currently below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Warrego River at Enngonia may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) around Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 1.53 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (1.70 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may reach the minor flood level (1.70 m) over the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
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 Wednesday 17 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,2.99,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,1.53,Rising,10:30 AM TUE 16/04/24
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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Last light Sunrise Sunset 6:24am EST 6:48am EST 6:03pm EST 6:28pm EST NOW12.7° Feels Like: 8.8° Relative Humidity: 46% Dew: 1.4° Wind: SW 11km/h Gust: 11km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1022.1hPa -
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WilcanniaNow15.6°cFeels Like:11.8°Wind:S 11km/hGusts:11km/hHumidity:40%
10°Min29°MaxToday in WilcanniaMostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the NE, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NE. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h turning S in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.Tomorrow
9°Min25°MaxMostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the NE in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NE. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 29. -
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Today: Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the NE, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NE. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h turning S in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
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Minimum 10° 9° 9° 8° 9° 9° 10° Maximum 29° 25° 21° 25° 27° 27° 28° Chance of rain 5% 5% 30% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High Moderate High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate No Rating 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 13
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Wilcannia 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar202420258777766108577105012 - 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 Friday
Apr 127.0 °C 24.6 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
Apr 139.5 °C 24.8 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Apr 146.4 °C 26.5 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 158.4 °C 28.4 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
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Wilcannia minimum temp history (31.5586°S, 143.378°E, 65m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.8° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 6.4° 14/04/2024 Hottest on record 37.3 15/04/2004 Coldest on record 1.3 20/04/2013 Hottest this year 45.8° 25/01/2024 Coldest this year 6.4° 14/04/2024 Long term average 27.1° Long term average 11.9° Average this month 25.8° Average this month 10.2° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 30.9° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 9.8° 2006 Wilcannia rainfall history (31.5586°S, 143.378°E, 65m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 2.4mm 02/04/2024 Total This Month 3.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 109.6mm 17.2 day(s) Total For 2024 122.6mm 23.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 27.8mm 10.0 day(s) Wettest Day 37.8mm Feb 6 Lowest Temperature 6.4°C Apr14 Highest Temperature 45.8°C Jan25 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 37.3 35.4 31.6 27.1 21.4 17.8 17.7 20.1 24.6 28.2 31.7 34.8 27.2 Mean Min (°C) 21.3 20.1 16.4 11.9 7.2 5.1 3.9 4.9 8.3 11.9 15.8 18.7 12.0 Mean Rain (mm) 28.8 29.5 30.7 20.6 19.7 28.4 18.0 14.6 19.7 29.6 25.4 18.1 280.0 Mean Rain Days 5.0 3.8 4.5 3.9 5.8 9.8 8.6 5.0 4.5 5.1 5.2 4.3 65.0
