Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 01:07 PM EST on Friday 04 July 2025

Weather Situation
Hazardous surf conditions have now eased.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST 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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Lake Macquarie
Issued at 10:23 AM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BELMONT
Water levels at Lake Macquarie are slowly falling and minor flooding is no longer expected at Belmont.

Lake Macquarie:
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Lake Macquarie at Belmont.

The Lake Macquarie at Belmont is currently at 0.37 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Lake Macquarie at Belmont is expected to remain below the minor flood level (0.70 m AHD).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Lake Macquarie at Marmong Point,0.40,falling,10:00 am Fri 04/07/25
Lake Macquarie at Belmont,0.366,falling,10:00 am Fri 04/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Friday 04 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 04 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 04 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST 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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 09:16 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND
River levels along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond fell below the minor flood level Thursday evening, after a minor flood peak Thursday afternoon. River levels at North Richmond and downstream are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further flooding is expected.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Hawkesbury River.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS peaked at 4.01 m around 02:00 pm Thursday 3 July, with minor flooding, and fell below the minor flood level (3.80 m) around 08:00 pm Thursday. The river is currently at 3.72 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.80 m). No further flooding is expected.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.621,falling,7:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.152,falling,5:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.528,falling,8:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.139,steady,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,2.54,falling,9:07 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.31,falling,9:13 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.754,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.741,steady,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.71,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.34,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.613,steady,8:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.41,steady,7:15 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.74,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.15,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.62,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked above the minor flood level during Thursday morning and have fallen below the minor flood level. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Peel River:
River level at Tamworth has fallen below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.522,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.592,falling,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,11:48 am Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.801,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,3.648,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.085,rising,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.008,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.681,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,0.904,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.496,steady,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Goangra,2.423,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Sydney Illawarra Coast, South Coast And Snowy Catchments
Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED FOR THE ILLAWARRA COAST AND SOUTH COAST

Upper Coxs River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Clyde River
Moruya and Deua Rivers
Tuross River
Bega River
Towamba River
Snowy River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Snowy.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Upper Coxs, Colo, Macdonald, Northern Sydney, Southern Sydney, Parramatta, Cooks, Georges and Woronora, Illawarra Coast, Clyde, Moruya and Deua, Tuross, Bega and Towamba.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.