28/10:00 EST Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDT20100

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

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

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 May

Cancellation for the following area:
South West Coast

The next Marine Wind Warning Summary will be issued when required.

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

28/10:28 CST Cancellation of Road Weather Alert for Adelaide

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDS20240

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

Cancellation of
Road Weather Alert for Adelaide

Issued at 10:28 am CST on Thursday 28 May 2026.

The road weather alert for the Adelaide Area has been cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further alerts will be issued if necessary.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

No further alerts will be issued for this event.

25/11:33 CST Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 11:31 am ACST on Monday 25 May 2026

Flood Warning Number: 27

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA AND THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO JUNE

River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole and the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka. High flows in the Warburton River and the lower Cooper Creek are expected to continue into June as flows arrive from upstream near the Queensland border.

Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, particularly at river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers are likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling.

Warburton:

River levels are elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Elevated river levels are expected to continue into June as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cooper Creek:

Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole. The creek level is around 1.8 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Elevated river levels are expected to continue into June as upstream floodwaters arrive.

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.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.

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

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM ACST on Monday 01 June 2026.

Latest River Heights:

Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation
Diamantina River at Birdsville 2.08 m Steady 11:25 am Mon 25/05/26
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole 3.73 m Steady 11:00 am Mon 25/05/26
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes 4.68 m Steady 11:00 am Mon 25/05/26
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole 5.22 m Steady 11:00 am Mon 25/05/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

28/09:27 WST Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

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.

28/11:27 EST Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

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.

28/10:00 EST Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

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.

28/11:27 EST Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

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.

28/10:43 EST Severe Weather Warning for parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

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.

27/13:01 EST Flood Watch for the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast

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.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Orara River

Minor flooding

Coffs Coast

Bellinger and Kalang Rivers

Minor flooding

Hastings River

Minor flooding

Manning and Gloucester Rivers

Minor flooding

Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers

Minor flooding

Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River

Minor flooding

Paterson and Williams Rivers

Minor flooding

Newcastle Area

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.

28/10:46 EST Warning to Sheep Graziers for Hunter and Northern Tablelands forecast districts

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.