Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to correct next issue time

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury River
Issued at 04:59 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND
A vigorous low pressure system has resulted in moderate to heavy rainfall over the Hawkesbury Nepean River catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This has resulted in river level rises along the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers.
Minor flooding is peaking above the minor flood level along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS peaked at 4.01 m around 2:00 pm Thursday 3 July, above the minor flood level. The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 3.97 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.80 m) Wednesday evening.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.962,falling,1:30 pm Thu 03/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.203,steady,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.579,steady,3:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.161,steady,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,2.96,falling,4:40 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.47,falling,4:40 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.887,falling,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,4.508,falling,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Grose River at Grose Wold (Burralow),0.727,steady,4:45 am Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.934,falling,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.38,steady,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.65,steady,3:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.41,steady,1:04 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.76,rising,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.40,rising,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),1.27,rising,4:45 pm Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:45 PM EST on Thursday 03 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 Friday 04 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 am EST Friday.
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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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 04 July 2025

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

Wind Warnings for Friday 04 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Friday.
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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, National Water Operations

Final Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked above the minor flood level during Thursday morning and have fallen below the minor flood level. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Peel River:
River level at Tamworth has fallen below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.522,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.592,falling,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,11:48 am Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.801,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,3.648,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.085,rising,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.008,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.681,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,0.904,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.496,steady,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Goangra,2.423,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Sydney Illawarra Coast, South Coast And Snowy Catchments
Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED FOR THE ILLAWARRA COAST AND SOUTH COAST

Upper Coxs River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Clyde River
Moruya and Deua Rivers
Tuross River
Bega River
Towamba River
Snowy River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Snowy.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Upper Coxs, Colo, Macdonald, Northern Sydney, Southern Sydney, Parramatta, Cooks, Georges and Woronora, Illawarra Coast, Clyde, Moruya and Deua, Tuross, Bega and Towamba.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Lake Macquarie
Issued at 11:12 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELMONT THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE HIGH TIDE
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday has caused water level rises across the Lake Macquarie catchment. Minor flooding is possible at Belmont Thursday afternoon with the high tide.

Lake Macquarie:
Minor flooding is possible at Lake Macquarie at Belmont.

The Lake Macquarie at Belmont is currently at 0.46 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Lake Macquarie at Belmont may remain around the minor flood level (0.70 m AHD) Thursday afternoon with the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Lake Macquarie at Marmong Point,0.50,steady,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Lake Macquarie at Belmont,0.448,steady,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.