Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:35 AM EDT on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING DURING THE WEEKEND
Localised heavy rainfall over the past several days has caused river level rises across the Paroo catchment, with renewed minor flooding possible at Willara Crossing over the weekend.
Further rain and storms, potentially with isolated heavy falls, may develop across the catchment this weekend. This situation is being monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.63 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
Renewed rises to the minor flood level (0.70 metres) are possible along the Paroo River at Willara Crossing this weekend. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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/outerwest.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 EDT on Monday 01 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.45,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.63,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.71,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
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.
Forecast
Fords Bridge (29.7525°S, 145.425°E, 117m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the W, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the W, possibly severe. Winds NE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.
Forecast for Fords Bridge (29.7525°S, 145.425°E, 117m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 20° 21° 16° 19° 14° 14° 14° Maximum 33° 31° 33° 31° 28° 27° 27° Chance of rain 20% 10% 30% 50% 10% 70% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 12
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Sunrise / Sunset for Fords Bridge (29.7525°S, 145.425°E, 117m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 7:02am EDT 7:26am EDT 7:15pm EDT 7:39pm EDT 10:00pm EDT 11:43am EDT Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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