Month: May 2026

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDW20100

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 9:27 am WST on Thursday 28 May 2026
for the period until midnight WST Thursday 28 May 2026.

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast

Cancellation for the following area:
Bunbury Geographe Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 1:01 pm WST Thursday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ20085

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 11:27 am EST on Thursday 28 May 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 29 May 2026.

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Friday 29 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Thursday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDV20600

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 am EST on Thursday 28 May 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 29 May 2026.

Wind Warnings for Friday 29 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:15 pm EST Thursday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDN20400

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 11:27 am EST on Thursday 28 May 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 29 May 2026.

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 29 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, 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 Thursday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDN21037
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning

for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:43 am Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible about the elevated Mid North Coast from early this evening.

Weather Situation: A low is expected to form today over northeast NSW and move offshore off the Mid North Coast tonight in response to an upper trough. Elevated moisture and enhanced flow into topography is expected to bring heavy rainfall to elevated areas of the Mid North Coast and surrounds. The low moves away from the coast during Friday afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts from this afternoon. 6-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated falls up to 80 mm.

Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Friday afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are possible for northeast NSW on Thursday and Friday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if severe thunderstorms are detected.

Flood watches are current for rivers in the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more detail.

Locations which may be affected include Nowendoc, Barrington Tops and Yarrowitch.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don’t drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDN29000

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Hunter and Northern Tablelands forecast districts

Issued at 10:46 am EST on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and south to southwesterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Hunter and Northern Tablelands forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDN36503

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments

Flood Watch for the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast

Issued at 12:59 pm AEST on Wednesday 27 May 2026

Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE HUNTER AND PARTS OF THE MID NORTH COAST FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY

A broad trough over northern and eastern NSW is expected to generate widespread moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days. A low within the trough is expected to result in heavy rainfall for parts of the Hunter and southern parts of the Mid North Coast from late Thursday.

Minor flooding may develop along the Orara, Manning and Gloucester, Bellinger, Hastings, Paterson WIlliams and parts of the Hunter Rivers from Thursday into Friday. Uncertainty remains in the location and timing of the heaviest falls, and the Flood Watch area will be reviewed over the coming days.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are moderately wet.

Flood classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:

• Don’t drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don’t drive on flooded roads.
• Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
• For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next Issue:

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Timber Creek last night.

Around 9:30pm, police received information about a crash on the Victoria Highway and attended the scene, located seven kilometres west of Timber Creek.

Initial investigations indicated a vehicle containing two occupants travelling west swerved and travelled onto the wrong side of the road when it collided with a vehicle travelling east, causing both vehicles to roll several times.

Police attempted CPR on the 37-year-old male passenger of the first vehicle, however he was declared dead shortly after.

The 43-year-old male driver was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via CareFlight with head injuries.

The 29-year-old male driver of the second vehicle was also conveyed to hospital via CareFlight with injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the Major Crash Investigation Unit and local police.

Road delays are expected on the Victoria Highway near Timber Creek throughout today.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. Please quote reference P26151961

The lives lost on Territory roads currently stands at 9.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an alleged indecent assault that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday evening.

Around 9:50pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an adult female had been indecently assaulted by a 24-year-old male known to her near the Todd River in the vicinity of Undoolya Road.

The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Multiple police units responded and conducted patrols of the area; however, the offender remains outstanding. The victim was conveyed to hospital for assessment of minor injuries.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26151989. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

After 30 years of giving blood, a CFA volunteer is urging everyone to step up and save a life.

Submitted by	CFA Media