Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 07:15
The low pressure system is expected to hit NW NSW on Christmas day. Here is the weather alert:
"Authorities are urging people in parts of NSW to stockpile enough food for a week with fears they may become trapped by severe flooding.
The extreme weather is expected to hit parts of the state's central and northwestern regions on Christmas Day, meaning Thursday will be the last chance for residents to reach the shops.
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasters have issued an alert about a developing weather system, formerly known as Tropical Cyclone Laurence.
The system is expected to track across the continent from Western Australia and become slow moving near the Queensland/NSW border on Friday.
"This event could bring the heaviest widespread rainfall to northern inland NSW for over a decade," BoM NSW regional director Barry Hanstrum said in a statement.
BoM's regional hydrology manager
Gordon McKay said the effects could be felt through to the state's far west.
"If predicted rainfall totals of 200-300mm eventuate, there could be major flooding in many areas including Gilgandra, Coonamble,
Bourke and
Nyngan," he said.
"Our main concern is flooding along the Castlereagh, Bogan, Lower Namoi and Lower Macquarie rivers, and a flood watch has been issued.
"It's too early to pin down exactly where the worst flooding will be, but I urge people to maintain a close watch on the latest forecasts and warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology."
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has advised people in parts of central and northwestern NSW to stock up on supplies.
"Rural property owners in the affected areas should ensure that they have sufficient food, fuel and medicine to last five to seven days," SES commissioner Murray Kear said.
Livestock should be relocated to high ground where they can be provided with feed for the duration of any flooding.
Farm equipment and pumps should also be relocated to higher ground.
"Rain may make unsealed roads impassable and causeways may be covered in fast flowing floodwaters," Mr Kear said.
"The SES urges that people never drive, ride, walk or play in floodwaters as
water may be deeper or faster flowing than it looks and contain hidden snags and
debris.""
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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 08:53
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 08:53
Let's hope the
water comes, without any major destruction from flooding. I'ts been a lot of years since the Castlereagh & Bogan rivers have run, and the Lachlan further south is in a very sad state indeed.
Wyangala Dam is nothing more than a puddle. Let's hope all the rivers out there get a bit of a flush and the dams get a much needed top up. Most of the wheat is off now, and the land is crying out for
water. I reckon the farmers would welcome some
water for Xmas.
I drove home from the Riverina through the central west last Sunday, and the land is very dry, with lots of empty dams, rivers and creeks.
Fred.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 09:17
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 09:17
Fred,
It will be interesting to see how many fish die due to the fresh
water containing toxins etc. It has happened before and I guess it will happen again.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: john&thejayco - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 13:10
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 13:10
lets hope their right for the northwest of N.S.W ,because the dams around here are very low and will hopefully take a lot of pressure off the rivers in some areas.As
Split Rock dam is at under 4%,
Copeton Dam is under 10%, Keepit and Pindari dams at under 30% and all these dams have been discharging a lot of
water for crops down stream, maybe a top up from the sky is on it's way.
wishing everyone a wet and happy christmas and even better new year.
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