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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 01 May 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 30 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 01 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden 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

Final Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 09:39 AM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.
Showers are forecast over the next few days, however rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels.

Orara River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently at 4.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge):
Cancellation

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.22,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.83,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.90,Falling,07:15 AM TUE 29/04/25

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.