Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For The Orara, Parts Of Mid North Coast, Hunter And Peel-Namoi Catchments
Issued at 12:56 PM AEST on Friday 01 August 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Orara River
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Macleay River
Hastings River
Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Myall River
Karuah River
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Paterson and Williams Rivers
Newcastle Area
Peel River
Namoi River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Peel

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 Saturday 02 August 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:59 AM EST on Friday 01 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Mid North Coast and Hunter forecast districts and parts of the Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South West Slopes forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the South West Slopes forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:46 am Friday, 1 August 2025.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall to impact central eastern NSW from Saturday afternoon.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system and coastal trough is forecast to develop off the northeast coast during Saturday before tracking west over land during the late afternoon. This system is bringing a strong east to southeasterly flow on its southern and southwestern flanks. A second low pressure system will develop offshore of the NSW and Queensland border on Sunday.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands
For COASTAL AREAS: Strong easterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely to develop about the coastal fringe from early Saturday afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Saturday night.
For INLAND AREAS: Southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated areas from late Saturday afternoon, easing overnight. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also forecast about inland parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands from Saturday afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 100 mm possible about elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible about elevated areas. Rainfall is likely to ease below warning thresholds early Sunday morning.
On Sunday, DAMAGING WINDS may also develop over the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast as the second low pressure system moves closer to the northern NSW coastline.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for eastern catchments. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Muswellbrook.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Friday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:46 am Friday, 1 August 2025.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall to impact central eastern NSW from Saturday afternoon.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system and coastal trough is forecast to develop off the northeast coast during Saturday before tracking west over land during the late afternoon. This system is bringing a strong east to southeasterly flow on its southern and southwestern flanks. A second low pressure system will develop offshore of the NSW and Queensland border on Sunday.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands
For COASTAL AREAS: Strong easterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely to develop about the coastal fringe from early Saturday afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Saturday night.
For INLAND AREAS: Southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated areas from late Saturday afternoon, easing overnight. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also forecast about inland parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands from Saturday afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 100 mm possible about elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible about elevated areas. Rainfall is likely to ease below warning thresholds early Sunday morning.
On Sunday, DAMAGING WINDS may also develop over the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast as the second low pressure system moves closer to the northern NSW coastline.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for eastern catchments. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Comboyne, Nowendoc, Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah and Muswellbrook.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Friday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.