scone.com.auWeather: The week ahead
HEAVY rainfall is forecasted today and tomorrow, with possible thunderstorms that may bring up to 50 millimetres of rain tomorrow evening.
Upper Hunter rivers near Scone are currently steady but may rise due to ongoing rainfall caused by a high in the Tasman Sea, which continues to interact with a trough along the coastline.
A western trough is expected to move through New South Wales tonight, extending east towards the Upper Hunter early tomorrow.
Residents are asked travel safely in wet weather conditions, watch out for weather warnings and follow flood safety advice.
Skies are expected to clear from Wednesday onwards, with partly cloudy conditions to remain for the rest of the week.
A maximum temperature of 21 today in Scone.
The Glenbawn Dam is currently at 52.3 percent capacity.
Predicted temperatures in Scone:
- Tuesday: 16-22
- Wednesday: 18-27
- Thursday: 15-28
- Friday: 13-27
- Saturday: 13-27
- Sunday: 14-27
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdon Ponds at Scone | 0.49 | Steady | 06:29 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Aberdeen | 2.64 | Steady | 06:45 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Muswellbrook | 1.86 | Steady | 06:45 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Denman | 3.06 | Steady | 06:30 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow | 3.02 | Rising | 06:30 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Liddell | 7.23 | Steady | 06:30 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Wollombi Brook at Bulga | 5.15 | Rising | 06:45 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Singleton | 5.95 | Rising | 06:30 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Greta | 7.41 | Steady | 06:30 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) | 5.83 | Falling | 07:15 AM MON 22/03/21 |
| Hunter River at Raymond Terrace | 2.39 | Steady | 07:00 AM MON 22/03/21 |
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.
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