Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For all of NSW Waters south of Ulladulla.
Issued at 4:00 am EST on Sunday 5 July 2009

Synoptic situation
A complex low over the southeast Tasman Sea with vigorous southwesterly winds,
gradually easing during the day.

Gale Warning 
For the South Coast,   from Gabo Island to   Montague Island 

SW wind 30/40 knots, easing to 20/30 knots later Sunday. Sea 3 to 4 metres,
abating 2 to 3 metres. Swell S/SE  2 to 3 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
For the South Coast,  from Ulladulla to Montague Island

SW wind 20/30 knots, chiefly offshore. Sea 2 to 3 metres offshore, Swell S/SE 2
to 3 metres.

CANCELLED Strong Wind Warning
For the Mid North Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast,  from
Smoky Cape to  Ulladulla 

SW wind no longer expected to exceed 25 knots today.

The next warning will be issued by 11am Sunday.

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here,
and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.


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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
1758UTC 4 JULY 2009.
  GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
Please Be Aware:
Wind gusts may be a further 40 per cent stronger than the averages
given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
Vigorous southwest flow.

AREA AFFECTED
38S150E to 36.5S150E to 36S151.5E to 30S156E to 29S160E to 38S160E to
38S150E.

FORECAST
SW wind 30/40 knots. Rough to very rough sea. Moderate to heavy
swell.   

REMARKS
Wind expected to ease from the west tonight.

WEATHER SYDNEY



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
NSW

Priority
NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Damaging Winds
For people on
Lord Howe Island
Issued at 3:50 am on Sunday 5 July 2009

Synoptic Situation: 3:00 am EST Sunday
A deep and complex low pressure trough is located over the southeast Tasman Sea.
This, in combination with a strong High pressure system over WA, is producing
gale force southwesterly winds over Lord Howe Island, which are expected to
continue today then ease tonight as the low moves further east.  

This is an update of the warning issued at 10:00 pm Saturday.

Wind will average over 65 km/h with peak gusts exceeding 90 km/h today. 
Emergency services advise you to keep clear of fallen power lines, stay indoors
away from windows and keep children indoors. 

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW and ACT] on telephone
number 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:00 am Sunday

This warning is 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 this warning being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

 
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
for all Tasmanian coastal waters.
Issued at 4:30 am EST on Sunday 5 July 2009

Synoptic Situation
An area of low pressure over the Tasman Sea will remain slow moving over the
next couple of days as a high slowly approaches Tasmania from the west.

Gale Warning
For northern and eastern waters, excluding Banks Strait and Franklin Sound Sandy
Cape to South East Cape
Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots, reaching 40 knots in the east, easing to 20 to
30 knots about the north during the morning and elsewhere in the evening. Seas
mostly 2 to 4 metres.  
Swell:
Southeast: Southwest 3.5 to 4.5 metres.
North: Westerly to 1.5 metres.
East: Southerly to 2.5 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
For Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, 
Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots, reaching 30 knots locally at first. Seas to 2
metres. Mainly southeast swell to 1.5 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Southwest Coast and the Central West Coast, South East Cape to Sandy
Cape
Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots, easing to 15 to 25 knots in the west in the
morning and for a period during the day in the southwest before tending west to
southwest overnight at 20 to 30 knots. Seas to 2 to 4 metres. Southwest swell
3.5 to 4.5 metres.



The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here,
and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.


Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania


Small Craft Wind Alert
for Southwest and Central Plateau Lakes
Issued at 4:30am on Sunday the 5th of July 2009


Renewal
Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots, reaching 25 knots locally till midday.

Next routine issue by 11am.


Note:
WIND SPEED refers to the average speed over a 10-minute period at a height of 10
metres above the surface. It is given in knots.
GUSTS are commonly 50 per cent stronger than the average speed.


BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TASMANIA AND ANTARCTICA REGIONAL OFFICE
HOBART



FLOOD WARNING SUMMARY
Issued at 4:17pm on Friday the 3rd of July 2009

FLOOD WARNINGS ARE CURRENT FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER BASINS:
FOR THE MEANDER RIVER BASIN - MODERATE, lower reaches
FOR THE SOUTH ESK RIVER BASIN - MINOR, finalised
FOR THE MACQUARIE RIVER BASIN - MINOR, finalised



Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.



BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TASMANIA AND ANTARCTICA REGIONAL OFFICE
HOBART

 
MINOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE MEANDER RIVER BASIN
Issued at 10:15am on Saturday the 4th of July 2009

Final Flood Warning for the Meander River Basin.
Water levels in the lower reaches of the Meander did not rise as expected,
instead overnight levels fallen to below the minor flood level this morning.

Water levels will continue to fall steadily today, but it will be several days
before the river returns to normal levels.

River Height Predictions:
 

Current Observed River Heights:
Meander River at Meander             1.07m steady         at  815am Sat 04/07/09
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge  1.02m steady         at  615am Sat
04/07/09
Meander River at Strathbridge        2.32m falling        at  915am Sat 04/07/09
Meander River at Westwood Bridge     3.00m steady         at  815am Sat 04/07/09

Weather Outlook for next 12 to 24 hours:
Mainly fine.

Next warning: Nil.



Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.



BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TASMANIA AND ANTARCTICA REGIONAL OFFICE
HOBART

 
MINOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE SOUTH ESK RIVER BASIN
Issued at 4:04pm on Friday the 3rd of July 2009

Final Flood Warning for the South Esk River Basin.
Water levels in the upper reaches have dropped below the minor flood level
today, and continue to fall steadily.

This flow is has caused strong rises about the middle reaches, but it is not
expected water levels will exceed the minor flood level. 

Water levels in the Longford-Perth area remain close to the minor flood level.
It will be several days before this area of the river returns to normal levels. 


River Height Predictions:
 

Current Observed River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon       0.64m steady         at  315pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk River at Mathinna          1.08m steady         at  253pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk River at Fingal            4.05m falling        at  230pm Fri 03/07/09
St. Pauls River at Lewis Hill        1.10m falling        at  252pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk River at Llewellyn         3.55m steady         at 1205pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk River at Perth             3.42m steady         at  315pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk River at Longford          1.79m steady         at  230pm Fri 03/07/09
South Esk Rv @ Trevallyn Dam        127.47m steady         at 1200pm Fri
03/07/09

Weather Outlook for next 12 to 24 hours:
Isolated showers.

Next warning: Nil.



Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.



BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TASMANIA AND ANTARCTICA REGIONAL OFFICE
HOBART

 
MINOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE MACQUARIE RIVER BASIN
Issued at 4:16pm on Friday the 3rd of July 2009

Final Flood Warning for the Macquarie River Basin.
Minor flooding continues in the lower reaches of the Macquarie River, with water
levels continuing to fall at Cressy. Water levels are expected to fall below the
minor flood levels overnight, and it will be several days before this area of
the river returns to normal levels.

Mt Morriston peaked at 2.05 m about 11 am, Fri 26/6 Ross peaked at 2.42 m about
4.30 am, Sat 27/6. Morningside peaked at 3.94 m about 6.30 am, Sat 27/6 . Cressy
Pumps peaked at 3.60 m about 7.30 pm, Wed 01/7.

River Height Predictions:
 

Current Observed River Heights:
Macquarie River at Mt. Morriston     0.48m steady         at  301pm Fri 03/07/09
Macquarie River at Ross              1.55m steady         at  816am Fri 03/07/09
Macquarie River u/s Elizabeth Junc   0.89m steady         at  330pm Fri 03/07/09
Macquarie River at Morningside       2.13m steady         at  330pm Fri 03/07/09
Lake River at Parknook               1.15m steady         at 1200pm Fri 03/07/09
Macquarie Rv at Cressy Pumps             2.76m falling        at  215pm Fri
03/07/09

Weather Outlook for next 12 to 24 hours:
Isolated showers.

Next warning: Nil



Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania


FLOOD WATCH ADVICE
Issued at 4:32am on Sunday the 5th of July 2009

Renewal of Flood Watch advice for the Huon catchment.

Statement:
Frequent showers about the south of the state is likely to cause strong water
level rises in rivers and streams about the south; in particular, the Huon
catchment.

Significant flooding is not expected but high water levels are anticipated from
late today.

Weather Outlook:
Isolated showers, increasing overnight. 

Next advice: By 11.00 am Sunday, 5th July 2009.

Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania



WARNING
Warning for Sheep Graziers
Issued at 4:34am on Sunday the 5th of July 2009



Renewal

Warning to Sheep Graziers for northwestern, central and southeastern districts.
Isolated showers, cold southwesterly winds and snow to about the 700 metre level
may be hazardous to susceptible sheep. Showers will increase overnight with the
snow line lowering to near 600 metres tomorrow morning.

Next routine issue by 11am.



This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania



WARNING
Road Weather Alert
Issued at 4:33am on Sunday the 5th of July 2009



Renewal of warning for all Tasmanian roads.

Snowfalls to around 600 metres overnight and further falls to near 700 metres
during today may cause hazardous driving conditions on elevated roads.

For information regarding road closures, contact your local council or Tasmania
Police.

Next routine issue by 11am.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania



WARNING
Bush Walkers Weather Alert
Issued at 4:31am on Sunday the 5th of July 2009



Renewal

Bushwalking weather alert for western, central and southern highland areas.
Cold and moderate to fresh southwest winds are expected today with isolated
showers, falling as snow to near 700 metres. Showers will increase overnight
with the snow line lowering.  

Next routine issue by 11am.



This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne
AT 1312UTC 04 JULY 2009
FINAL GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA  
 
PLEASE BE AWARE 
Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum
waves may be up to twice the height.
 
Situation
Vigorous E/SE airstream.
 
Area Affected
Area bounded by 46S155E 46S160E 50S160E 50S155E 46S155E.
 
Forecast
E/SE winds 30/40 knots, weakening below 34 knots by 041800UTC. Rough to very
rough seas. Moderate to heavy swell. 
 
WEATHER MELBOURNE

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10
ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, PERTH
AT  2209UTC 4 JULY 2009
 
Storm Force Wind Warning FOR THE WESTERN AREA

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION AT 2100UTC
Low 976hPa near 46S089E at 042100UTC, expected near 50S100E at 051100UTC. Cold
front near 30S095E 40S100E 50S098E at 052100UTC, expected near 35S105E 40S108E
50S105E at 051100UTC.  
 

AREA AFFECTED
South of a line 35S080E 31S100E 33S110E 50S108E at 042100UTC moving to south of
a line 44S080E 34S090E 33S110E 50S115E by 051100UTC.


FORECAST
N'ly winds 25/35 knots east of front increasing to 30/40 knots after 041800UTC
and tending W'ly 25/33 knots west of front. Winds within 400nm of low tending
clockwise around low centre 30/40 knots, increasing to 40/50 knots in western
semicircle south of 39S. Very rough to high seas moderate to heavy swell.


WEATHER PERTH