Weather Warnings

 

Fire Weather Warning

IDW30100 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Fire Weather Warning for the West Pilbara Coast, Ashburton Inland, Exmouth Gulf Coast and Gascoyne Coast fire weather districts. Issued at 3:21 pm WST on Tuesday 18 December 2018. Weather Situation Hot conditions with a gusty sea breeze in the afternoon. For Wednesday 19 December: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts: West Pilbara Coast, Ashburton Inland, Exmouth Gulf Coast and Gascoyne Coast The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to: - Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. - Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.dfes.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. - Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Wednesday.

 

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Orara River

IDN36618 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Orara River at Glenreagh Issued at 12:00 am EDT on Monday 17 December 2018 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT GLENREAGH MONDAY MORNING Minor flooding is expected along the Orara River at Glenreagh Monday morning. Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Orara River catchment since Sunday afternoon. Orara River: Minor flooding may occur along the Orara River. The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is likely to reach near 6.00 metres around 06:00 am Monday with minor flooding. The Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge) is likely to reach near 4.60 metres around 07:00 am Monday with minor flooding. 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/northcoast.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 06:00 am EDT on Monday 17 December 2018. Latest River Heights: Orara River at Karangi, 3.56, Rising, 11:00 PM SUN 16/12/18 Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge), 2.58, Rising, 11:00 PM SUN 16/12/18 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 218. 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.

 

Fire Weather Warning

IDW30000 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Fire Weather Warning for the Gascoyne, Kimberley Inland and North Interior fire weather districts. Issued at 4:22 pm WST on Wednesday 19 December 2018. Weather Situation Hot conditions and windy conditions during Thursday. For Thursday 20 December: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts: Gascoyne, Kimberley Inland and North Interior The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to: - Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. - Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.dfes.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. - Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Thursday.

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

IDN21033 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central West Slopes and Plains and parts of Central Tablelands and Lower Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:42 pm Wednesday, 19 December 2018. GUSTY THUNDERSTORMS OVER INLAND AND NORTHERN PARTS Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes and Nyngan. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:45 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

 

Initial Flood Warning for the lower Diamantina River

IDQ20865 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Initial Flood Warning for the lower Diamantina River Issued at 1:19 am EST on Sunday 16 December 2018 Flood Warning Number: 1 Minor flood levels are rising on the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes, from rainfall that was recorded last week. Rainfall recorded during the last few days of 20-45 mm were recorded in the local Diamantina Lakes catchment area. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Motorists are warned not to attempt to drive through floodwater on roads, especially at night. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: River levels at Diamantina Lakes exceeded the minor flood level (2.00 metres) during late Saturday evening. The river level at midnight Friday (15/12) was at about the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road, and continuing to slowly rise. Flood Safety Advice: Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Sunday 16 December 2018. Latest River Heights: Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM, 0.82, Steady, 12:00 AM SUN 16/12/18 Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM, 2.00, Rising, 12:00 AM SUN 16/12/18 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

 

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

IDN20400 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales Issued at 4:05 pm EDT on Wednesday 19 December 2018 for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 20 December 2018. Wind Warnings for Thursday 20 December Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Thursday. ================================================================================ 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. ================================================================================

 

Marine Wind Warning Summary for South Australia

IDS20201 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia Marine Wind Warning Summary for South Australia Issued at 3:50 pm CDT on Wednesday 19 December 2018 for the period until midnight CDT Thursday 20 December 2018. Wind Warnings for Thursday 20 December Strong Wind Warning for the following area: Spencer Gulf The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am CDT Thursday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================

 

Flood Warning Summary for Queensland

IDQ20885 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Flood Summary Issued at 11:17 am EST on Saturday 8 December 2018. The following Watches/Warnings are current: Initial Flood Watch for coastal catchments between Cairns and Rollingstone Additional Information: N/A Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

 

Initial Minor Flood Warning for Myall Creek and the Condamine River

IDQ20825 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Initial Minor Flood Warning for Myall Creek and the Condamine River Issued at 3:15 am EST on Monday 17 December 2018 Flood Warning Number: 1 Minor flood levels are likely at Dalby and Ranges Bridge Monday afternoon. 100 - 250 mm of rainfall has been recorded between Dalby and Cecil Plains during Sunday night. Myall Creek: River level rises are occurring along Myall Creek Myall Creek at Dalby is currently at 1.26 metres and rising. River levels are likely to reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday afternoon. Condamine River downstream of Loudoun Bridge to Cotswold: Minor flood levels are rising at Loudoun Bridge The Condamine River at Ranges Bridge is likely to reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) Monday afternoon. Flood Safety Advice: Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Monday 17 December 2018. Latest River Heights: Condamine R at Cecil Plains TM, 4.22, Rising, 02:00 AM MON 17/12/18 Condamine R at Loudoun Br Alert, 3.51, Rising, 02:54 AM MON 17/12/18 N Myall Ck at Moffatt Alert, 2.3, Rising, 02:09 AM MON 17/12/18 Myall Ck at Dalby Alert, 1.26, Rising, 01:49 AM MON 17/12/18 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

 

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

IDW20100 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia Issued at 4:00 pm WST on Saturday 8 December 2018 for the period until midnight WST Sunday 9 December 2018. Wind Warnings for Saturday 8 December Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast and Perth Coast Wind Warnings for Sunday 9 December Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Perth Local Waters, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 am WST Sunday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================