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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 03 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 02 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 03 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 4:08 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Vigorous coastal low to resulting in damaging winds and heavy rainfall to eastern NSW and southern ACT.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low-pressure system is currently located offshore the northern Illawarra, and is forecast to gradually track northeastwards into the Tasman Sea later today. This is resulting in damaging winds and heavy rainfall along the coastline and elevated parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING continues in the southeast, south of about Nowra, extending southwards towards Bega and inland to Braidwood. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm. Rain rates are forecast to ease during Wednesday afternoon.
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible along coastal parts from the South Coast to the Mid North Coast, including eastern Sydney Metropolitan area. DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains and southern ACT.
Strong to DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about parts of the Northern Tablelands, the Mid North Coast hinterland and about the Border Ranges, and are expected to continue through to Thursday morning.
Impacts associated with the complex low will likely be on an easing trend during Thursday, but pulses of increased winds and rainfall associated with this system could continue to impact areas of eastern NSW.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Armidale, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Tenterfield, Katoomba, Moruya Heads and Penrith.
Significant rainfall observations:
80.5 mm was recorded at Oranmeir in the 6 hours to 2:05 am.
108 mm was recorded at Nowra in the 6 hours to 12:02 am.
133 mm was recorded at Morton in the 6 hours to 11:43 pm.
116 mm was recorded at Vincentia in the 6 hours to 9:37 pm.
121 mm was recorded at Greenwell Point in the 6 hours to 9:10 pm.
112 mm was recorded at Currarong in the 6 hours to 8:42 pm.
Significant wind observations:
100 km/h gust was recorded at Jervis Bay Airfield at 7:36 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular at 7:33 pm.
104 km/h gust was recorded at Ulladulla at 7:21 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Penrith at 6:27 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 6:21 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 4:04 pm.

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 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
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, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands, Northern Rivers and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:08 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Vigorous coastal low to resulting in damaging winds and heavy rainfall to eastern NSW and southern ACT.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low-pressure system is currently located offshore the northern Illawarra, and is forecast to gradually track northeastwards into the Tasman Sea later today. This is resulting in damaging winds and heavy rainfall along the coastline and elevated parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING continues in the southeast, south of about Nowra, extending southwards towards Bega and inland to Braidwood. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm. Rain rates are forecast to ease during Wednesday afternoon.
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible along coastal parts from the South Coast to the Mid North Coast, including eastern Sydney Metropolitan area. DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains and southern ACT.
Strong to DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about parts of the Northern Tablelands, the Mid North Coast hinterland and about the Border Ranges, and are expected to continue through to Thursday morning.
Impacts associated with the complex low will likely be on an easing trend during Thursday, but pulses of increased winds and rainfall associated with this system could continue to impact areas of eastern NSW.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Armidale, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Tenterfield, Katoomba, Moruya Heads and Penrith.
Significant rainfall observations:
80.5 mm was recorded at Oranmeir in the 6 hours to 2:05 am.
108 mm was recorded at Nowra in the 6 hours to 12:02 am.
133 mm was recorded at Morton in the 6 hours to 11:43 pm.
116 mm was recorded at Vincentia in the 6 hours to 9:37 pm.
121 mm was recorded at Greenwell Point in the 6 hours to 9:10 pm.
112 mm was recorded at Currarong in the 6 hours to 8:42 pm.
Significant wind observations:
100 km/h gust was recorded at Jervis Bay Airfield at 7:36 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular at 7:33 pm.
104 km/h gust was recorded at Ulladulla at 7:21 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Penrith at 6:27 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 6:21 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 4:04 pm.

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 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
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

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:06 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Thursday 03 July

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 04:05 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:05 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low pressure system offshore from the Illawarra NSW coastal district is expected to moving away from the coast today tracking east over the Tasman Sea. Gale to storm force south to southwesterly winds around the low are expected to generate large and powerful surf conditions, with damaging surf possibly persisting into Thursday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely for coastlines between Seal Rocks and the Illawarra to the New South Wales/Victorian border.
These conditions may continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday, with the location of the largest waves dependent on the strength and movement of the Coastal Low.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is also current for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL. Refer http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, The Entrance, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Eden.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at the Port Kembla Waverider Buoy at 5pm on the 1st of July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:05 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low pressure system offshore from the Illawarra NSW coastal district is expected to moving away from the coast today tracking east over the Tasman Sea. Gale to storm force south to southwesterly winds around the low are expected to generate large and powerful surf conditions, with damaging surf possibly persisting into Thursday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely for coastlines between Seal Rocks and the Illawarra to the New South Wales/Victorian border.
These conditions may continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday, with the location of the largest waves dependent on the strength and movement of the Coastal Low.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is also current for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL. Refer http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, The Entrance, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Eden.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at the Port Kembla Waverider Buoy at 5pm on the 1st of July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
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.