Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:49 pm Monday, 6 December 2021.

Isolated severe thunderstorms continue over the southern interior of the state.

Weather Situation
Humid and unstable conditions east of an inland trough, with thunderstorms expected near and east of the trough today.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Griffith, Hay, Lake Cargelligo and Darlington Point.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,Upper Western

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car 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.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:50 pm.
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 Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:04 PM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT FORDS BRIDGE
The flood peak on the Warrego River in NSW passed through Enngonia around the 30th of November with river levels estimated to have been below the minor flood level.
The flood peak may pass through Fords Bridge in the middle of the week, with minor to moderate flooding possible.
Recent rainfall and thunderstorms have caused renewed river level rises in Queensland. River level rises below the minor flood level have been observed at Barringun. Predictions for this coming flood peak will be made when upstream peaks have been observed in Queensland at Rocky and upstream.

Warrego River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge, moderate flooding is possible.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may reach the moderate flood level (2.30 m) during Wednesday.

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 12:00 pm EDT on Wednesday 08 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,2.25,Steady,11:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,1.91,Rising,11:15 AM MON 06/12/21

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 Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:00 AM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
River levels at Willara Crossing are above the minor flood level and are expected to see renewed rises due to flood waters in Queensland where Eulo, Caiwarro and Hungerford are observing river level rises.
Peak predictions will be made for Willara Crossing and Wanaaring after peaks in Queensland are observed.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach around 1.40 metres during Wednesday with minor 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/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 11:00 am EDT on Wednesday 08 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Eulo,2.95,Falling,06:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.12,Steady,09:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.18,Rising,10:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,2.09,Steady,10:00 AM MON 06/12/21

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.