BATHURST is still bracing for a wet few days, with close to 30 millimetres of rain likely to fall from Friday to Sunday.
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The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 100 per cent chance of rain on Friday, with up to 15mm likely across the day.
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On Saturday, the rain is expected to ease up slightly, with a 95 per cent chance of up to 8mm on Saturday.
There's a 95 per cent chance of up to 5mm of rain on Sunday.
The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued a number of minor to moderate flood warnings for the Macquarie River, however, they are further downstream at Wellington, Dubbo, Warren and Carinda.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
- * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
- * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
- * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
- * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
- NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
- Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/centralwest.shtml
- Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
- Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
- BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
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