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Friday 01:05 EST
A cold front will send colder, stronger winds and showers across TAS and VIC, some reaching the NSW Alps. Showers could contain small hail and should fall as snow for the alps and highland TAS. Showers and a few storms are likely in northern NSW and southern QLD.
Issued Thursday 02:05 EST
Weather warnings
Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Pilbara Coast East, Pilbara Coast West & West Kimberley Coast
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia Issued at 04:00 AM WST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight WST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: West Kimberley Coast, Pilbara Coast East and Pilbara Coast West The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Friday. ================================================================================ 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. ================================================================================Hazardous Surf Warning for Saturday for Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra coasts
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales Issued at 05:40 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 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 Saturday 18 May Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas: Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra 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 pm EST Friday. ================================================================================ 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. ================================================================================Road Weather Alert for reduced visibility in fog for Canberra
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Road Weather Alert for Canberra Issued at 05:34 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 Road weather alert for reduced visibility in fog for the following areas: Canberra Reduced visibility in fog will make road conditions dangerous during Friday in the Canberra Area. Motorists are advised to take extreme care. For the latest information on the state road network, visit www.livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app. For other roads, contact your local council or visit their website and social media channels. The next alert will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Roper Groote Coast
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory Issued at 04:45 AM CST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight CST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Roper Groote Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm CST Friday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip, Western Port & Central, Central Gippsland and East Gippsland coasts
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria Issued at 05:10 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight EST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Friday 17 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Port Phillip, Western Port, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: East Gippsland Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EST Friday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================Strong Wind Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is, Derwent, Fred Hen Bay & Norfolks, Storm, Channel & Far NW, CN, UE, L E
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight EST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Friday 17 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Gale Warning for the following areas: South East Coast and South West Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast and Central West Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================Strong Wind Warning for Peninsula and Cooktown coasts
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight EST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Friday 17 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Peninsula Coast and Cooktown Coast Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Torres Strait, Peninsula Coast, Cooktown Coast, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm EST Friday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================Bush Walkers Weather Alert for Western and Central Plateau
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Bush Walkers Weather Alert for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Issued at 04:22 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 snow for the following areas: Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 600 metres is expected from late Friday morning. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts. Snow is expected to gradually retreat to the highest peaks during Saturday. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.Sheep Graziers Warning for South East
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Warning to Sheep Graziers for South East forecast district Issued at 04:22 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: South East forecast district Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong southwesterly winds are expected during Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South East forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.Gale Warning for Batemans and Eden coasts. Strong Wind Warning for Illawarra Coast
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 for the period until midnight EST Saturday 18 May 2024 Wind Warnings for Friday 17 May Gale Warning for the following areas: Batemans Coast and Eden Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Illawarra Coast Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May Gale Warning for the following areas: Byron Coast, 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 The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday. ================================================================================ 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. ================================================================================Gale Warning For Western And Southern Areas
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 03:57 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024 ================================================================================ Please be aware Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height. ================================================================================ Weather Situation Vigorous northwesterly flow developing associated with a cold front, forecast near 39S072E 50S079E 55S081E at 170600UTC, near 38S076E 40S079E 47S080E 58S090E at 171200UTC, and near 38S082E 42S083E 49S083E 61S098E at 171800UTC. 0100 UTC 17 May 2024Sheep Graziers Warning for Snowy Mountains
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Warning to Sheep Graziers for Snowy Mountains forecast district Issued at 10:25 PM EST on Thursday 16 May 2024 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: Snowy Mountains forecast district Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Snowy Mountains forecast district. 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 Friday.Frost Warning for Mid North, Riverland and Murraylands
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia Frost Warning for Mid North, Riverland and Murraylands forecast districts Issued at 12:48 PM CST on Thursday 16 May 2024 ================================================================================ Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with clear skies. ================================================================================ Frost Warning for the following areas: Mid North, Riverland and Murraylands forecast districts Frosts are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the Mid North, Riverland and Murraylands forecast districts. No further warnings will be issued for this event.Frost Warning for Mallee and North East
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Frost Warning for Mallee and North East forecast districts Issued at 01:18 PM EST on Thursday 16 May 2024 ================================================================================ Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with very clear skies. ================================================================================ Frost Warning for the following areas: Mallee and North East forecast districts Frosts are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the Mallee and North East forecast districts. No further warnings will be issued for this event.Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River Issued at 10:17 AM EST on Thursday 16 May 2024 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE BOGAN RIVER AT DANDALOO Rainfall totals up to around 100 mm were observed across the region during last weekend. River level rises have been observed in the upper reaches of the Bogan River, with a peak expected to reach Dandaloo Thursday afternoon. No further significant rainfall is forecast. Bogan River to Nyngan: Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River to Nyngan. The Bogan River at Dandaloo may peak near 4.50 metres Thursday afternoon, 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/centralwest.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 10:30 am EST on Friday 17 May 2024. Latest River Heights: Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.64,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 Bogan River at Dandaloo,4.38,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 Bogan River at Neurie Plains,1.07,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 Bogan River at Nyngan,2.78,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,0.42,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.20,Steady,09:45 AM THU 16/05/24 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.Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek Issued at 01:31 PM EST on Wednesday 15 May 2024 Flood Warning Number: 60 MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG EYRE CREEK AT GLENGYLE No significant rainfall has been observed across the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments over the last few days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Eyre Creek: Minor flooding continues to ease along Eyre Creek. Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 2.30 metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday. 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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 17 May 2024. Latest River Heights: Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,2.08,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/05/24 Burke R at Boulia TM,1.30,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/05/24 Eyre Ck at Glengyle,Not Available,Not Available,11:30 AM WED 15/05/24 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. 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.Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw) Issued at 11:56 AM EST on Wednesday 15 May 2024 Flood Warning Number: 24 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH Minor flooding continues at Fords Bridge Bywash as river levels continue to ease slowly. No significant rainfall has been recorded this week. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Warrego River (NSW): Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash. The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 1.81 metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Thursday. 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/outerwest.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 01:00 pm EST on Friday 17 May 2024. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.39,Steady,11:00 AM WED 15/05/24 Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,1.81,Falling,11:30 AM WED 15/05/24 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.
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