Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:22 PM EST on Wednesday 08 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 21
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
The main flood peak along the Warrego River (NSW) passed Fords Bridge Bywash during the weekend and moderate flooding is occurring.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.48 metres and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.30 m) for the next few days.
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 01:00 pm EST on Friday 10 May 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.55,Steady,12:00 PM WED 08/05/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.48,Steady,12:00 PM WED 08/05/24
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
White Cliffs (30.8504°S, 143.0838°E, 146m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the W, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the W. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
Forecast for White Cliffs (30.8504°S, 143.0838°E, 146m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 14° 14° 11° 11° 11° 12° 13° Maximum 21° 20° 20° 20° 22° 22° 22° Chance of rain 90% 80% 20% 40% 5% 5% 20% Likely amount 20-40mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 16
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE SE S SSW SSW SSW S SSE SSE ESE E SE SE Relative humidity 71% 69% 88% 70% 81% 61% 82% 61% 77% 53% 72% 53% 70% 52% Dew point 12°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 11°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 11°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for White Cliffs (30.8504°S, 143.0838°E, 146m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:38am EST 7:03am EST 5:45pm EST 6:10pm EST 8:05am EST 6:23pm EST 
Waxing crescent
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