Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:20 PM EST on Monday 18 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and easterly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Tuesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast And North West Slopes
Issued at 01:36 PM AEST on Monday 18 August 2025
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Orara River
Coffs Coast
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Nambucca River
Macleay River
Hastings River
Peel River
Namoi River

Flood warnings are current for the Lower Namoi River and Barwon River.

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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 19 August 2025.