New South Wales
Sat 6:00 am EST
Thick cloud streaming over the interior NSW, as moisture is drawn ahead of a trough, is causing areas of rain and storms, heaviest in the north. Low cloud is clinging to the coast, in moist easterly winds, causing scattered showers.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 04:58AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Coastal Waters Wind Warning for New South Wales Waters between Point Danger and Gabo Island
Severe weather warning
Issued at 04:53AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for southern and inland parts of NSW
Flood warning
Issued at 11:38AM on Friday 3 September 2010
Flood Watch - Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Queanbeyan-Molonglo, Murrumbidgee Valleys and Upper Western
Flood warning
Issued at 05:26AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Warning - Castlereagh River
State Centres Forecast
AlburyWindy with rain |
11 - 16 |
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BegaWindy with rain |
8 - 19 |
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Broken HillWindy with rain |
13 - 16 |
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CanberraWindy with rain |
9 - 16 |
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Coffs HarbourPossible shower |
14 - 24 |
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DubboWindy with rain |
14 - 17 |
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LismoreRain |
16 - 25 |
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NewcastleRain |
14 - 21 |
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OrangeWindy with rain |
10 - 13 |
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SydneyWindy with rain |
15 - 19 |
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TamworthRain |
15 - 22 |
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Wagga WaggaWindy with rain |
12 - 17 |
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WollongongWindy with rain |
15 - 19 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusty northerly winds shifting northwesterly. Torrential rain spreading throughout. | Rain clearing from the northeast. Snow on alpine peaks. Cooler winds throughout. | Isolated showers in the south. Cold air moving northwards. | Mostly dry across much of the state. Isolated showers on the coast. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Thredbo Top Station, NSW | 2.5°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Ballina, NSW | 20.5°C |
Coastal Waters
Batemans Coast
North to northeasterly 25/35 knots increasing to 30/40 knots around midday, reaching 45 knots at times offshore. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Byron Coast
Northeasterly 15/25 knots tending northerly 20/30 knots during the morning. The chance of thunderstorms south of Cape Byron late this evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Canberra Lakes
North to northwesterly winds 15/20 km/h tending west to northwesterly 25/30 km/h from late morning.
Coffs Coast
North to northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly 30/35 knots during the afternoon. The chance of thunderstorms late this evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Eden Coast
North to northeasterly 25/35 knots tending northerly 30/40 knots around midday, reaching 45 knots at times offshore. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Hunter Coast
Winds inshore: North to northeasterly 20/30 knots. Winds offshore: North to northeasterly 30/40 knots. The chance of thunderstorms during the evening, mainly north of Norah Head. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Illawarra Coast
North to northeasterly 30/40 knots, although northeasterly 20/30 knots inshore this morning. The chance of thunderstorms offshore early this evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Macquarie Coast
North to northeasterly 20/30 knots, tending northerly 30/40 knots offshore this afternoon and evening. The chance of thunderstorms inshore during the evening, extending throughout late this evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Sydney Coast
North to northeasterly 20/30 knots, increasing to 30/35 knots, chiefly offshore. The chance of thunderstorms offshore early this evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Sydney Inshore
North to northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly 20/25 knots later in the evening. Sea: Up to 1.0 m
