Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 11:24 PM EST on Sunday 22 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORAKI AND BUNGAWALBIN MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the Richmond River catchment during the weekend has caused some river level rises. Minor flooding is possible along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbin Monday morning. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.
A minor flood warning is current for the Wilsons River.

Richmond River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawabin.

The Richmond River at Coraki may reach the minor flood level (3.40 metres) Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbin may reach the minor flood level (3.00 metres) Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 06:00 am EST on Monday 23 May 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,2.98,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Richmond River at Kyogle,5.61,Falling,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),6.11,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Richmond River at Coraki,2.76,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,3.09,Rising,10:45 PM SUN 22/05/22
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,2.56,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Richmond River at Woodburn,2.01,Rising,11:00 PM SUN 22/05/22

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 10:54 PM EST on Sunday 22 May 2022

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.

Warnings for Monday 23 May

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

Warnings for Tuesday 24 May

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Wilsons River
Issued at 10:49 PM EST on Sunday 22 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LISMORE MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the Wilsons River catchment during the weekend has caused river rises along the tributaries upstream of Lismore. The Wilsons River at Lismore may reach the minor flood level Monday morning. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.
A minor flood warning is current for the Richmond River.

Wilsons River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Wilsons River.

The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) may reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 06:00 am EST on Monday 23 May 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Leycester Creek at Rock Valley,2.50,Falling,10:29 PM SUN 22/05/22
Teraenia Creek at The Channon,2.64,Steady,10:47 PM SUN 22/05/22
Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale,4.40,Rising,10:46 PM SUN 22/05/22
Wilsons River at Eltham,4.88,Rising,10:47 PM SUN 22/05/22
Wilsons River at Woodlawn (AHD),3.87,Rising,10:35 PM SUN 22/05/22
Leycester Creek at Tuncester (AHD),3.58,Rising,10:38 PM SUN 22/05/22
Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD),3.54,Rising,10:38 PM SUN 22/05/22

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.