Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River And Final Flood Warning For Wollombi Brook
Issued at 11:15 AM EST on Monday 26 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 28

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MAITLAND FROM TUESDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BULGA
The river level along Wollombi Brook at Bulga fell below the minor flood level early Monday morning where flooding is no longer expected.
The river level along the Hunter River at Maitland is likely to fall below minor around midday where renewed minor flooding is possible from Tuesday.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Tuesday into Wednesday, which may cause some renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Wollombi Brook:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 2.89 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Lower Hunter:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Lower Hunter River at Maitland.
The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) is currently at 5.96 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (5.90 m).
The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) is expected to fall below the minor flood level around midday. With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises to the minor flood level are possible from Tuesday.

Hunter River at Raymond Terrace:
Cancellation

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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.40,Steady,10:37 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,3.92,Steady,10:45 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,2.80,Steady,10:45 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Denman,3.49,Falling,10:45 AM MON 26/05/25
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,1.92,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Liddell,7.00,Steady,11:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,2.87,Falling,10:30 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Singleton,5.46,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Greta,6.31,Steady,10:30 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge),5.96,Falling,11:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,2.22,Steady,11:00 AM MON 26/05/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Illawarra, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 26 May 2025.

Damaging winds about the elevated southeast today, broadening along the Great Dividing Range and Illawarra on Tuesday.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly winds are expected to continue today ahead of a significant cold front, bringing damaging winds about elevated southeastern parts of the state. Vigorous westerly winds are expected in its wake on Tuesday, bringing a broader risk of damaging winds along the Great Dividing Range and southern coastal regions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
For SNOWY MOUNTAINS and ACT RANGES above 1400 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to develop today. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday evening.
FOR ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 125 km/h are expected to develop today. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds overnight into Tuesday.
BLIZZARD conditions are possible over parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1400 metres from late Monday evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
For remaining SOUTHEASTERN AREAS INCLUDING WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected to develop Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday evening.
For NORTHERN AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are expected to develop Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds overnight into Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Katoomba, Goulburn, Selwyn, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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 Monday.
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

for Illawarra, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 26 May 2025.

Damaging winds about the elevated southeast today, broadening along the Great Dividing Range and Illawarra on Tuesday.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly winds are expected to continue today ahead of a significant cold front, bringing damaging winds about elevated southeastern parts of the state. Vigorous westerly winds are expected in its wake on Tuesday, bringing a broader risk of damaging winds along the Great Dividing Range and southern coastal regions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
For SNOWY MOUNTAINS and ACT RANGES above 1400 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to develop today. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday evening.
FOR ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 125 km/h are expected to develop today. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds overnight into Tuesday.
BLIZZARD conditions are possible over parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1400 metres from late Monday evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
For remaining SOUTHEASTERN AREAS INCLUDING WOLLONGONG: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected to develop Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday evening.
For NORTHERN AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are expected to develop Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds overnight into Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Katoomba, Goulburn, Selwyn, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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 Monday.
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

Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:02 AM EST on Monday 26 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Minor flooding is continuing along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing where the river level may fall below the minor flood level Monday afternoon.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the Orara catchment for the next few days.

Orara River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently near 6.14 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing may fall below the minor flood level Monday afternoon.

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/northcoast.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 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.43,Falling,09:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),2.21,Falling,09:00 AM MON 26/05/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,6.14,Falling,07:30 AM MON 26/05/25

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.