Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Friday 22 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 23 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 22 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Illawarra Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Coffs Coast, Sydney Coast and Batemans Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 23 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday.
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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

Road Weather Alert for Sydney

for all suburbs

Issued at 01:07 AM EST on Friday 22 August 2025

Road weather alert for reduced visibility in fog for the following areas:
all suburbs
Reduced visibility in fog will make road conditions dangerous during Friday morning in the Greater Sydney area.

Motorists are advised to take extreme care.
For the latest information on the state road network, visit www.livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app. For other roads, contact your local council or visit their website and social media channels.

The next alert will be issued by 5:00 am EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENANGLE BRIDGE AND PUTTY ROAD
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NORTH RICHMOND FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALLACIA WEIR AND WINDSOR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed over the Hawkesbury and Nepean River catchments during Wednesday evening and during Thursday, resulting in river level rises along the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Colo Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring at Menangle Bridge and Putty Road. Minor flooding is possible at North Richmond from overnight Thursday and at Wallacia Weir and Windsor from Friday afternoon.
Isolated showers and storms to continue into the morning before easing on Friday.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Upper Coxs and Macdonald Rivers.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Nepean River at Menangle Bridge and is possible at Wallacia Weir.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 6.58 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge may reach around 8.00 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with minor flooding.

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is currently at 2.11 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday afternoon.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond and Windsor.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 2.76 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS may exceed the minor flood level (3.80 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 5.00 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding.

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD is currently at 2.54 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD may reach around the minor flood level (5.80 m AHD) Friday afternoon.

Colo River:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Colo River at Putty Road.
There are no current observations along the Colo River at Putty Road, however based on the nearby gauge it is estimated that the water level is above the minor flood level (2.70 m) and rising.
The Colo River at Putty Road may reach around 4.50 m Friday morning, with minor flooding.

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 warning will be issued by 05:00 AM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,1.88,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.70,rising,6:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.88,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,-0.43,steady,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,6.87,rising,9:53 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,4.23,rising,9:56 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,2.11,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.46,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,3.33,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,2.76,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,2.54,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,6.82,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.82,rising,9:53 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.79,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.62,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),1.40,steady,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.