Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 11 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 10 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 11 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters and Byron 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 10:53 PM EST on Tuesday 09 September 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, 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 Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains 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 5:00 am EST Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 pm Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

Heavy rainfall forecast to develop from Wednesday afternoon.

Weather Situation
a complex low is forecast to move over southeastern NSW and then push offshore around Jervis Bay later on Wednesday, with heavy showers and rain developing in a southeasterly flow, particularly about the ranges and elevated parts of the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast from Wednesday evening for parts of the southern Illawarra as well as the northern South Coast and adjacent coastal ranges, particularly about elevated parts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible with 24-hour totals up to 140 mm.
Rainfall is expected to contract to the coast during late Wednesday and ease by Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla, Nerriga and Huskisson.

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.
* 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 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 pm Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

Heavy rainfall forecast to develop from Wednesday afternoon.

Weather Situation
a complex low is forecast to move over southeastern NSW and then push offshore around Jervis Bay later on Wednesday, with heavy showers and rain developing in a southeasterly flow, particularly about the ranges and elevated parts of the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast from Wednesday evening for parts of the southern Illawarra as well as the northern South Coast and adjacent coastal ranges, particularly about elevated parts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible with 24-hour totals up to 140 mm.
Rainfall is expected to contract to the coast during late Wednesday and ease by Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla, Nerriga and Huskisson.

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.
* 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 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 06:04 PM EST on Tuesday 09 September 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.

Warnings for Thursday 11 September

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