Weather Warning - 10 July

Published on 10 July 2020

The Bureau of Meteorology have advised that a broad trough and associated low pressure system is expected to enter the state's west on Friday, continuing through to the coast during the weekend, bringing a period of unsettled weather. 

The low is expected to linger off the NSW coast for the first half of the new week, with the potential to bring strong winds, large waves and increased rainfall to coastal districts. Whilst there are currently no warnings listed on the Bureau of Meteorology website for NSW, this system could potentially form into a deep and complex low-pressure system (or East Coast Low). 

District Engineers should take any necessary preparation in the case of an emergency opening for closed lakes. Mechanical breach would be required for Lake Tabourie if the triggers are met. The Flood Emergency Procedures should be followed by all parties involved.

There is a possibility that lake trigger levels may be reached due to predicted rainfall (and wave wash over) that may occur. If an emergency opening is triggered a lake or river will be opened to the ocean if the entrance area is safe for the operator and machinery and the ocean is lower than the lake or river.

The following table summarises current water levels (at 3pm today) in key Council managed lake and river entrances. 

For more information visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Please follow the Bureau of Meteorology links below for weather and water level information.

Council is reminding residents that anyone needing assistance should contact the SES on 132 500.

Flood safe information can be accessed from the SES FloodSafe website.

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