Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:55 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.


Abnormally high tides and damaging surf continuing along the northern NSW coast

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly west towards the southeast Queensland coast and is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning. Large and powerful east to southeasterly waves as well as abnormally high tides are expected along the northern NSW coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to the coast. These conditions may lead to severe beach erosion for northern NSW coastlines, with the most significant impacts expected on the overnight high tide this evening or early Friday morning.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast
Water levels may exceed the highest tide of the year by around a metre between Yamba and the NSW/QLD border on the overnight high tide tonight and early Friday morning and around half a metre for areas further south to Smoky Cape. Water levels may also exceed the highest tide of the year by around half a metre between Ballina and the NSW/QLD border overnight Friday and early Saturday morning. This may lead to flooding of the foreshore and coastal erosion.
VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and severe coastal erosion is also occurring between Tweed Heads and Smoky Cape. These very large and powerful waves are likely to continue increasing during this evening as Alfred moves closer to the coast, with the largest waves expected north of Coffs Harbour. These conditions are expected to continue during Friday.
Beach conditions in these areas are VERY DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast Districts.
A separate Hazardous Surf Warning is also current.
A Flood Watch and Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales.
For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Ballina, Yamba, Woolgoolga and Sawtell.
Significant wave heights greater than 6 metres are being observed at the Tweed offshore wave buoy, close to 5 metres at the Coffs Harbour wave buoy and around 4 metres at Crowdy head. The largest significant wave height recorded so far is 7.77 metres at the Tweed Offshore wave buoy yesterday afternoon.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Friday.
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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:55 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.


Abnormally high tides and damaging surf continuing along the northern NSW coast

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly west towards the southeast Queensland coast and is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning. Large and powerful east to southeasterly waves as well as abnormally high tides are expected along the northern NSW coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to the coast. These conditions may lead to severe beach erosion for northern NSW coastlines, with the most significant impacts expected on the overnight high tide this evening or early Friday morning.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast
Water levels may exceed the highest tide of the year by around a metre between Yamba and the NSW/QLD border on the overnight high tide tonight and early Friday morning and around half a metre for areas further south to Smoky Cape. Water levels may also exceed the highest tide of the year by around half a metre between Ballina and the NSW/QLD border overnight Friday and early Saturday morning. This may lead to flooding of the foreshore and coastal erosion.
VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and severe coastal erosion is also occurring between Tweed Heads and Smoky Cape. These very large and powerful waves are likely to continue increasing during this evening as Alfred moves closer to the coast, with the largest waves expected north of Coffs Harbour. These conditions are expected to continue during Friday.
Beach conditions in these areas are VERY DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast Districts.
A separate Hazardous Surf Warning is also current.
A Flood Watch and Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales.
For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Ballina, Yamba, Woolgoolga and Sawtell.
Significant wave heights greater than 6 metres are being observed at the Tweed offshore wave buoy, close to 5 metres at the Coffs Harbour wave buoy and around 4 metres at Crowdy head. The largest significant wave height recorded so far is 7.77 metres at the Tweed Offshore wave buoy yesterday afternoon.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Friday.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 09:45 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 07 March 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 06 March
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 07 March
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Friday.
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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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds

for Northern Rivers and parts of Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:03 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING TO DESTRUCTIVE WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE NORTHEAST.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move slowly to the west, and is expected to make landfall along the southeast Queensland coast Friday night or early Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds will extend well to the south of the centre of the system over parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and east of about Tenterfield in the Northern Tablelands from Thursday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 120 mm, increasing to 180 mm about the Border Ranges. 24-hour totals between 100 and 200 mm are likely, increasing to 300 and 350 mm about the Border Ranges.
In the same areas, locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop from Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 200 and 250 mm and 24-hour totals between 350 and 450 mm are possible, particularly over the Northern Rivers and the eastern facing slopes of the Northern Tablelands. These rainfall numbers are dependent on the movement and position of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 120 km/h are expected over the coastal fringe of northeastern New South Wales north of Grafton, and about the Border Ranges, continuing into Friday. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts of 100 km/h are possible across parts of the Northern Tablelands from Friday morning, extending broadly throughout the warning area during Friday and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS up to 155 km/h may develop over parts of the Northern Rivers as far south as Cape Byron during Friday morning, and are also are possible with showers and thunderstorms over the coastal fringes during Friday and Saturday.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
A Coastal Hazard Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning is current.
A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales.
For these products, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Tenterfield, Yamba, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo.

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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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 12:15 am AEDT Friday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds

for Northern Rivers and parts of Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:03 pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING TO DESTRUCTIVE WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE NORTHEAST.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move slowly to the west, and is expected to make landfall along the southeast Queensland coast Friday night or early Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds will extend well to the south of the centre of the system over parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and east of about Tenterfield in the Northern Tablelands from Thursday evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 120 mm, increasing to 180 mm about the Border Ranges. 24-hour totals between 100 and 200 mm are likely, increasing to 300 and 350 mm about the Border Ranges.
In the same areas, locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop from Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 200 and 250 mm and 24-hour totals between 350 and 450 mm are possible, particularly over the Northern Rivers and the eastern facing slopes of the Northern Tablelands. These rainfall numbers are dependent on the movement and position of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 120 km/h are expected over the coastal fringe of northeastern New South Wales north of Grafton, and about the Border Ranges, continuing into Friday. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts of 100 km/h are possible across parts of the Northern Tablelands from Friday morning, extending broadly throughout the warning area during Friday and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS up to 155 km/h may develop over parts of the Northern Rivers as far south as Cape Byron during Friday morning, and are also are possible with showers and thunderstorms over the coastal fringes during Friday and Saturday.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
A Coastal Hazard Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning is current.
A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for northeast New South Wales.
For these products, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Tenterfield, Yamba, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo.

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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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 12:15 am AEDT Friday.
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

Moderate To Major Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 08:48 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COUTTS CROSSING DURING SUNDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENREAGH FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the Orara River catchment since Wednesday and is expected to intensify during the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. This rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises across the Orara River and its tributaries.
Major flooding is possible at Coutts Crossing during Sunday. Moderate flooding is possible at Glenreagh from Friday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and northern Mid North Coast Catchments.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice and a Severe Weather Warning are current for NSW.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days as TC Alfred makes landfall. The timing and location of the heaviest falls will depend on the track of the cyclone. This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Orara River:
Major flooding may occur along the Orara River.

The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is currently at 3.37 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.00 metres).
The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (9.00 m) from Friday afternoon, with forecast rainfall.

No recent river level observations are available for the Glenreagh Bridge manual gauge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be rising below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) from Friday afternoon, with forecast rainfall.

No current river level observations are available for the Orara River at Coutts Crossing. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m) and rising.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday morning. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.00 m) Saturday morning and may reach the major flood level (12.00 m) during Sunday, with forecast rainfall.

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/northcoast.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 EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.92,Steady,08:00 PM THU 06/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.37,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/03/25

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

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Bellinger River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Kalang River
Issued at 06:28 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THORA EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELLINGEN FROM FRIDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the Bellinger and Kalang catchments since Wednesday and is expected to intensify during the remainder of Thursday into Friday. Forecast heavy to intense rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises along the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers and their tributaries.
Major flooding is possible along the Bellinger River at Thora from early Friday morning and at Bellingen from Friday evening with forecast rainfall, and further rises are possible over the next several days. Downstream, minor flooding is possible at Repton from Friday morning and minor flooding is possible along the Kalang River at Urunga from early Friday morning.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and northern Mid North Coast Catchments.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice, Severe Weather Warning and Coastal Hazards Warning are current for NSW including the Bellinger and Kalang River catchments.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days as TC Alfred makes landfall. The timing and location of the heaviest falls will depend on the track of the cyclone. This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Bellinger River:
Major flooding is possible along the Bellinger River.
The Bellinger River at Thora is currently at 3.71 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (3.00 metres).
The Bellinger River at Thora is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.30 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level may reach the major flood level (5.80 m) early Friday morning, with forecast rainfall.

The Bellinger River at Bellingen is currently at 3.36 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3.70 metres).
The Bellinger River at Bellingen is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.70 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (6.70 m) early Friday morning and may reach the major flood level (8.20 m) Friday evening, with forecast rainfall.

The Bellinger River at Repton is currently at 0.78 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 metres).
The Bellinger River at Repton may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) Friday morning, Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Kalang River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Kalang River.
The Kalang River at Urunga (AHD) is currently at 0.72 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.50 metres).
The Kalang River at Urunga (AHD) may reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) early Friday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Saturday, with forecast rainfall.

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/midnorth.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 am EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bellinger River at Thora,3.71,Steady,06:04 PM THU 06/03/25
Never Never Creek at Gleniffer,1.75,Steady,05:57 PM THU 06/03/25
Bellinger River at Bellingen,3.36,Rising,05:58 PM THU 06/03/25
Bellinger River at Repton,0.78,Falling,05:45 PM THU 06/03/25
Kalang River at Kooroowi-Scotchman,2.17,Rising,06:05 PM THU 06/03/25
Kalang River at Newry Island (AHD),0.72,Falling,05:45 PM THU 06/03/25
Kalang River at Urunga (AHD),0.72,Falling,05:45 PM THU 06/03/25

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 Nambucca River
Issued at 04:45 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWRAVILLE FROM FRIDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MACKSVILLE FROM FRIDAY MORNING
Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the Nambucca River catchment since Wednesday morning and is expected to intensify from Thursday night into Friday. Forecast heavy to intense rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises along the Nambucca River catchment in the coming days.
Major flooding is possible along the Nambucca River at Bowraville from Friday morning with forecast rainfall, and further rises are possible over the next several days. Downstream, moderate flooding is possible at Macksville from late Friday morning.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and northern Mid North Coast Catchments.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice, Severe Weather Warning and Coastal Hazards Warning are current for NSW including the Nambucca River catchment.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Nambucca River:
Major flooding may occur along the Nambucca River.

The Nambucca River at Bowraville (Lanes Bridge) is currently at 2.03 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.50 metres).
The Nambucca River at Bowraville (Lanes Bridge) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.50 m) overnight Thursday and moderate flood level (5.80 m) early Friday morning. The river level may reach the major flood level (10.10 m) late Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Nambucca River at Macksville - Princess Street is currently at 0.65 metres and steady with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.70 metres).
The Nambucca River at Macksville - Princess Street may reach the moderate flood level (2.10 m) late Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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/midnorth.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 12:00 am EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nambucca River at Bowraville Upstream,0.92,Steady,04:15 PM THU 06/03/25
Nambucca River at Bowraville (Lanes Bridge),2.03,Steady,04:17 PM THU 06/03/25
Taylors Arm at Utungun,0.81,Rising,04:00 PM THU 06/03/25
Nambucca River at Macksville-Princess Street,0.65,Steady,04:00 PM THU 06/03/25

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

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:42 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025

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

Warnings for Friday 07 March

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

Warnings for Saturday 08 March

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie 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 am EDT Friday.
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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, New South Wales

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Hastings River
Issued at 03:50 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KINDEE BRIDGE AND SETTLEMENT POINT OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WAUCHOPE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the Hastings River catchment since Wednesday. Forecast further moderate to heavy rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises along the Hastings River and its tributaries.
Moderate flooding is possible from overnight Thursday into Friday with forecast rainfall and high tide. Further river level rises are possible over the next several days.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and northern Mid North Coast Catchments.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Hastings River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Hastings River.

The Hastings River at Kindee Bridge is currently at 2.45 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.70 metres).
The Hastings River at Kindee Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.70 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (6.80 m) early Friday morning.

The Hastings River at Wauchope is currently at 0.58 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.50 metres).
The Hastings River at Wauchope may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Hastings River at Settlement Point is currently at 0.44 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach the moderate flood level (1.50 m) overnight Thursday into Friday with high tide.

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/midnorth.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 05:00 am EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,2.45,Rising,03:00 PM THU 06/03/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,0.58,Steady,03:15 PM THU 06/03/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.54,Rising,03:15 PM THU 06/03/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,0.44,Steady,03:15 PM THU 06/03/25

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Camden Haven River
Issued at 03:48 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LAURIETON EARLY FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the Camden Haven River catchment since Wednesday night. Minor flooding is possible at Laurieton early Friday with high tide.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and northern Mid North Coast Catchments.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Camden Haven River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Camden Haven River.

The Camden Haven River at Laurieton is currently at 0.38 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (1.10 metres).
The Camden Haven River at Laurieton may reach the minor flood level (1.10 m) early Friday with high tide.

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/midnorth.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 EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Camden Haven River at Logans Crossing,1.53,Rising,03:30 PM THU 06/03/25
Camden Haven River at Laurieton,0.37,Steady,03:30 PM THU 06/03/25

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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The Nsw Northern Rivers And Mid North Coast
Issued at 01:28 PM EDT on Thursday 06 March 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
MAJOR RIVERINE FLOODING WITH SIGNIFICANT LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND MID NORTH COAST FROM LATER THURSDAY INTO THE WEEKEND

Rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to cause rapid and dangerous river rises and extensive flooding along NSW coastal rivers from the Queensland border to Port Macquarie from later Thursday through to the weekend.
The location of the heaviest rainfall and most severe flooding will depend on the track of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Heavy and locally intense rainfall is forecast to increase Thursday night and into the weekend over Northern NSW. The heaviest rainfall will be south of the Tropical Cyclone track.
Heavy rainfall has fallen across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast. Catchments in these districts are becoming wet to saturated.
Moderate to major flooding may develop from later Thursday in the Flood Watch area. Flash flooding is possible. High tides and large waves are expected to increase the flood risk and impacts in low lying coastal areas. Areas at risk will continue to be revised during the coming days.
Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Clarence River
Orara River
Coffs Coast
Macleay River
Hastings River
Camden Haven River
Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Tweed and Rous Rivers
Wilsons River
Richmond River
Brunswick River and Marshalls Creek
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Nambucca River

A flood warning is current for the Tweed, Brunswick, Wilsons, Richmond, Bellinger, Kalang and Nambucca Rivers.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 pm EDT on Friday 07 March 2025.