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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Flood warnings in place amid heavy rainfall forecasts
A flood warning stretches from the coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from NSW's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said. A flood warning stretches from the coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from NSW's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said. A flood warning stretches from the coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from NSW's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said. A flood warning stretches from the coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from NSW's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
Flood warnings in place as heavy rain hammers New South Wales
A flood warning stretches from the New South Wales coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from the state's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday, with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. The NSW east coast has been copping bucketing rain for days, with new flood warnings issued. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Climate
- West Australian
Flood warnings in place amid heavy rainfall forecasts
A flood warning stretches from the coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts. More than 125mm of rain could fall from NSW's northwest to the Hunter region on Wednesday, fuelling fears of flooding. Suburbs including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree are forecast to receive up to 45mm of rain across the day, with isolated falls of up to 70mm. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast to the Hunter region is forecast to receive up to 80mm throughout the day, with isolated falls of up to 110mm. "It's just light or moderate rainfall, but it's the prolonged nature of the rainfall this week, rather than how heavy it is, which is expected to cause flooding issues down the line," the Bureau of Meteorology's Angus Hines said. Mr Hines warned that the worst of the wet weather and flood risk may be on Thursday with the ground set to be soaked from 24 hours of rain. "Tomorrow's rainfall, as it gets a bit heavier, is likely to run directly into those rivers and we certainly expect to see river level rises," he said. A flood watch spanning these regions has been issued warning residents of the potential of minor to moderate flooding late on Wednesday, with the possibility of major river level rises. Flood warnings are already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers as water levels are already high from rain a few weeks ago. The Gwydir and Namoi Rivers in the state's northwest could reach major flood levels, while the Nambucca, Peel, Wollombi Brook, Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers may be at moderate levels. Major flood levels are the highest warning to be issued for a river, with extensive inundation of land and potentially properties. Moderate levels mean the rivers have broken their banks and may be impacting infrastructure, including roads. It follows extensive flooding in May in Taree that left homes destroyed and residents isolated for days, claiming five lives. The Manning River exceeded a 1929 record during recent flooding in the town, peaking at almost 6.5m and bringing widespread devastation. NSW SES is preparing for an increased number of calls for help across the multiple regions by deploying aircraft, high clearance vehicles and crews. "While we're prepared for an increased volume of calls for assistance, we ask the community to prepare too," Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said. "Stay across the latest warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area." There is also the potential for flash flooding during this rain event, with authorities repeating the warning to not drive through swamped roads. "If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find another way," Mr Malone said.
The Guardian
30-07-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
NSW coast braces for wild winter weather with heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Large parts of coastal New South Wales are braced for a weekend of wild weather similar to the coastal low that struck the state earlier this month, according to Bureau of Meteorology forecasts. A low system forming off the north coast of NSW could bring widespread rain and strong winds from the Hunter region across Sydney to the Illawarra, beginning on Friday night and into Saturday. Sydney residents woke up to a wet Wednesday, with cold temperatures and widespread areas of rain expected around central and eastern NSW. The rain is expected to continue for days before the low is forecast to develop and rapidly deepen, bringing rain and driving large waves into coastal areas. The BoM meteorologist Jiwon Park said it was still too early to say which areas could be worst hit or how bad the weather could get. But such systems typically bring 'impactful weather in terms of the wind and the rain and surf conditions', Park said. Moderate to heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in some areas, he said. 'We may well be issuing severe weather warnings for heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous coastal conditions', BoM senior meteorologist Christie Johnson added in a briefing on Wednesday morning. 'This is a dynamic weather event; forecasts are likely to change before the weekend as we get more information about the position of that low.' The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) on Tuesday warned residents to be prepared for extreme weather and heavy rainfall. Daily rain totalling 50-100mm could hit parts of the Hunter, the Central Coast and Sydney metro area. Sign up: AU Breaking News email Nicole Hogan, the assistant commissioner of the SES, urged residents to monitor weather alerts and prepare a response plan should they be affected by severe weather. 'That means planning what you will do and where you will go if you are impacted by severe weather,' Hogan said. 'We ask everyone to stay informed by downloading the Hazards Near Me app and setting up a watch zone for their area, so you are alerted with the latest warnings and advice.' Hogan noted that many catchments across the state were still wet from recent weather events and may respond 'quickly' to rainfall, creating dangerous situations. 'Flash flooding and renewed river rises are possible with the forecast rainfall,' she said. Park said models showed a peak period of rainfall on Saturday with damaging winds up to 60km/h and gale-force gusts up to 90km/h along the coastal fringes. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion As soon as the low-pressure system makes landfall, the bureau forecast a secondary low-pressure system would head towards the north coast of NSW on Sunday. That system was forecast to affect areas north of Port Macquarie or Nambucca Heads, although Park said the main risks on Sunday would be strong winds and intense surf with the potential for coastal erosion. 'The high-impact areas may be subjected to change, as we get a clearer idea of what this system will do toward the weekend,' Park said. 'There is a potential for such an event and that's why SES has issued these warnings pre-emptively.' The BoM was also warning snow was possible above 1,000 metres in the central and northern ranges in the coming days due to the low-pressure system. NSW SES officials said those conditions could cause some disruptions to transport routes due to icy roads outside the usual alpine regions. A powerful storm pummelled parts of NSW earlier this month, leaving tens of thousands without power, and the SES responded to more than 1,300 calls in a 24-hour period.
The Age
01-07-2025
- Climate
- The Age
At least 5 million in path of ‘bomb cyclone'
Over the weekend, the bureau warned NSW could be in for an east coast low, which refers to a severe weather system that dumps dangerous amounts of rain and inflicts widespread damage. BoM meteorologist Jiwon Park says the current complex low-pressure system probably qualifies as a low-end east coast low, but that doesn't necessarily warrant the term being used. 'We reserve the term 'east coast low' for the really high-end event that brings widespread major level flooding, and broad areas of destructive wind gusts.' The bureau has called the system a vigorous coastal low instead. But that shouldn't be seen as a downgrade, said Steve Turton, an adjunct professor of environmental geography at CQUniversity. He echoed warnings from the SES and the bureau that effects will be short, sharp, intense and unpredictable. 'Off-shore, the winds will certainly be storm-force, which is like a category two tropical cyclone in intensity,' he said. 'That's certainly going to increase the wave energy and the swells and so on coming onto the coast. We're looking at over 5 million people likely to be affected by this system.' The silver lining is that the low will move faster than a classic east coast low, limiting the amount of rain that will pelt the coast and lowering risk of major flooding. Abnormally warm water off the NSW coast helped fuel the system's rapid intensification, Turton said. Warmer oceans turbocharge the energy of a storm and supply weather systems with more moisture for heavy rain. A region of ocean water brewing 1 to 2.5 degrees above average also contributed to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and May's flood disaster, Turton said. 'That pool of warm water off the coast will certainly be providing additional energy into this system and increases the risk for more rapid intensification and flash flooding,' he said. About 90 per cent of the Earth's extra heat cause by the burning of fossil fuels is trapped within the ocean, he noted. NSW east coast weather warnings A severe weather warning for damaging, locally destructive winds is in place for Sydney, the Illawarra, and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers. A hazardous surf warning was issued for the coast from the Hunter down to Eden, with rock fishers, boaters and swimmers urged to stay away from the ocean. Coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure may strike the coastline between Seal Rocks and the NSW-Victorian border. A flood watch for minor flooding is in place for southern parts of the Mid North Coast, the Hunter, Hawkesbury-Nepean, Sydney-Illawarra Coast and Snowy catchments. NSW SES is advising residents along Sydney's coast, from Collaroy in the north all the way to Wollongong in the south, to stay indoors. Stay up to date with warnings here or on the Hazards Near Me app. Flight cancellations Virgin is advising guests travelling in and out of Sydney and Newcastle that their flights may be affected by the wild weather, while a Qantas spokesperson says it anticipates more cancellations in and out of Sydney later today. Twelve Virgin and seven Qantas flights have been cancelled so far today.
