Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 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:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast 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 Cooks River
Issued at 12:07 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE BRIDGE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON THE HIGH TIDE
The river level along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level Tuesday evening. High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge Wednesday evening.

Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge.

The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked at 1.23 metres around 09:30 pm Tuesday and is currently at 0.64 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.30 m).
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may reach the minor flood level Wednesday evening 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/greatersydney.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 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 01 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.69,Falling,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.64,Falling,11:00 AM 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.