Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 09:58 AM EDT on Friday 28 January 2022
Flood Watch Number: 143
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT BOOLIGAL
Releases from Brewster Weir have caused minor flooding along the Lachlan River at Booligal.
Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal.
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.40 metres) through the first week of February.
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/centralwest.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 EDT on Monday 31 January 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,0.56,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,1.63,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,1.36,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,3.00,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,0.89,Rising,09:30 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,3.19,Falling,08:45 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.61,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.17,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 28/01/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.54,Steady,02:00 AM FRI 28/01/22
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
Yerong Creek (35.3874°S, 147.0612°E, 212m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds NE 15 to 25 km/h tending N 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 32 to 37.
Forecast for Yerong Creek (35.3874°S, 147.0612°E, 212m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 21° 21° 20° 20° 20° 17° 15° Maximum 32° 29° 29° 31° 33° 29° 25° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 40% 40% 60% 60% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme - - 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 11
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE NNE NE NNE ENE ENE ENE NE NE WNW W W SSW S Relative humidity 68% 46% 82% 70% 80% 61% 75% 51% 70% 42% 74% 45% 69% 44% Dew point 19°C 18°C 21°C 22°C 19°C 20°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 16°C 15°C 13°C 11°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Yerong Creek (35.3874°S, 147.0612°E, 212m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:57am EDT 6:25am EDT 8:21pm EDT 8:49pm EDT 1:49am EDT 4:39pm EDT 
Waning crescent
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