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 10:32 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 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 southeasterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and South West Slopes 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 Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 01 May 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 30 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 01 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Thursday.
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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

Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SETTLEMENT POINT ON THE HIGH TIDE THURSDAY NIGHT
The river level along the Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked below the minor flood level (1.20 m) Tuesday evening. This river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday. High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Hastings River at Settlement Point overnight Thursday into Friday.

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

The Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked at around 1.04 metres late Tuesday and is currently at 0.02 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.20 m).
Hastings River at Settlement Point is expected to peak below the minor flood level late Wednesday, on the high tide. The river level may reach the minor flood level Thursday night, on the 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 03:00 pm EST on Thursday 01 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,1.01,Steady,02:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,0.33,Falling,02:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.54,Falling,02:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,0.02,Falling,02:00 PM WED 30/04/25

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.