The NSW SES has advised people in the Gunnedah and surrounding areas about predicted possible minor to moderate flooding on the Namoi River.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to cause rapid and dangerous river rises and extensive minor to moderate flooding in the North West of NSW during the weekend and into early next week.
Rainfall may extend inland during Sunday into early next week and may result in minor to major flooding in the North West and Central West Catchments from Sunday.
There is a chance that the flood watch area may expand further over the coming days as certainty develops about the movement of the system into the new week.
The location of the heaviest rainfall and most severe flooding will depend on the track of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The recent slower movement of TC Alfred is likely to delay the onset of the heaviest rainfall, with heavy and locally intense rainfall forecast to increase Friday night and into the weekend over Northern NSW.
The heaviest rainfall will be south of the Tropical Cyclone track.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low-lying areas along the Namoi River downstream of Keepit Dam may be impacted by floodwater
- Farmers are advised to lift irrigation equipment and move livestock ahead of predicted flooding in the coming days
People should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
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