South-eastern Gulf of Carpentaria forecast
Issued at 3:04 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A high [1025 hPa] over eastern New South Wales, with another high cell moving into the Great Australian Bight on the weekend. These highs will continue to direct E to SE winds over Gulf waters. An upper disturbance expected to tighten the gradient over far northern waters on the weekend.
Southeast Gulf, South of Cape Keer-Weer: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 1.2 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Friday: Winds: E to SE 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas: 1.7 metres, decreasing to 1.2 metres in the afternoon. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Saturday: Winds: E to SE 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Sunday: Winds: E to SE 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:34 am EST
North-eastern Gulf of Carpentaria forecast
Issued at 3:04 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A high [1025 hPa] over eastern New South Wales, with another high cell moving into the Great Australian Bight on the weekend. These highs will continue to direct E to SE winds over Gulf waters. An upper disturbance expected to tighten the gradient over far northern waters on the weekend.
Northeast Gulf, North of Cape Keer-Weer: Thursday until midnight: Winds: E to SE 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots inshore south of Weipa. Seas: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms over far northern waters. Friday: Winds: E to SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots north of Weipa. Seas: 1.7 to 2.2 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms over far northern waters. Saturday: Winds: E to SE 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the far north. Sunday: Winds: E to SE 20 to 25 knots, reaching 25 to 30 knots in the far north during the morning.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:34 am EST
Torres Strait to Cooktown forecast
Issued at 3:05 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A slow moving high [1026 hPa] over southern New South Wales extends a firm ridge along the northeast Queensland coast. A trough over the northwest Coral Sea will move west towards Torres Strait during Friday, combining with the ridge to gradually strengthen SE'ly winds over Peninsula waters.
Peninsula Waters, Torres Strait to Cooktown: A Strong Wind Warning has been issued for Friday for waters between Cooktown and Lockhart River, extending northwards to Torres Strait by the early hours of Saturday morning. Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.7 metres outside the reef, 1.2 metres inside the reef. Swell: SE 2 metres outside the reef. Isolated showers, tending to scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in Torres Strait. Friday: Winds: SE 20 to 25 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots south of Lockhart River in the afternoon. Seas: 2.7 metres outside the reef, 2.2 metres inside the reef Swell: SE 2 to 2.5m metres outside the reef. Isolated showers, tending to scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in Torres Strait. Saturday: Winds: SE 25 to 30 knots. Sunday: Winds: SE 25 to 30 knots.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:35 am EST
Cooktown to Cardwell forecast
Issued at 3:05 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A slow moving high [1026 hPa] over southern New South Wales extends a firm ridge along the northeast Queensland coast. A trough over the northwest Coral Sea will move west towards Torres Strait during Friday, combining with the ridge to gradually strengthen SE'ly winds over Peninsula waters.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times north of Cairns. Seas: 1.7 to 2.2 metres outside the reef, 1.2 to 1.7 metres inside the reef. Swell: SE 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef. Scattered showers. Friday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots outside reef, increasing throughout to 20 to 25 knots north of Cairns. Seas: 2.2 metres outside the reef, 1.7 metres inside the reef. Swell: SE 2 metres outside the reef. Scattered showers. Saturday: Winds: South of Cairns: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times offshore. North of Cairns: SE 20 to 25 knots. Sunday: Winds: South of Cairns: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times offshore. North of Cairns: SE 20 to 25 knots.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:35 am EST
Cardwell to Bowen forecast
Issued at 3:05 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A slow moving high [1026 hPa] over southern New South Wales extends a firm ridge along the northeast Queensland coast. A trough over the northwest Coral Sea will move west towards Torres Strait during Friday, combining with the ridge to gradually strengthen SE'ly winds over Peninsula waters.
Tropical Waters, Cardwell to Bowen: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times offshore. Winds shifting E to NE 10 to 15 knots inshore. Seas: 1.7 to 2.2 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers. Friday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times offshore. Winds shifting E to NE 15 to 20 knots inshore in the afternoon. Seas: 1.7 to 2.2 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers. Saturday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, shifting E to NE inshore in the afternoon. Sunday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots, shifting E to NE inshore in the afternoon.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:35 am EST
Bowen to St Lawrence forecast
Issued at 3:05 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A slow moving high [1026 hPa] over southern New South Wales extends a firm ridge along the northeast Queensland coast. A trough over the northwest Coral Sea will move west towards Torres Strait during Friday, combining with the ridge to gradually strengthen SE'ly winds over Peninsula waters.
Central Coast Waters, Bowen to St Lawrence: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Scattered showers. Friday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Scattered showers. Saturday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Sunday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:35 am EST
St Lawrence to Sandy Cape and Hervey Bay
Issued at 3:06 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A high over New South Wales will move to the northeast over the next few days and weaken a little. The high will maintain a ridge along the east Queensland coast.
Please be aware Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given Warning Summary at issue time
Hervey Bay Waters: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times over the northern Bay. Seas: 1.5 metres in the northern bay. Scattered showers. Friday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times over the northern Bay mainly during the morning. Lighter S to SW winds over the western Bay until late morning. Seas: 1.5 metres in the northern bay. Scattered showers. Saturday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots. Sunday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots.
Capricornia Waters, St Lawrence to Burnett Heads: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.7 metres. Swell: SE 1.5 to 2 metres well offshore. Isolated showers, tending scattered offshore. Friday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers. Saturday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots. Sunday: Winds: SE 15 to 20 knots.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:36 am EST
Sandy Cape to Double Island Point forecast
Issued at 3:06 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A high over New South Wales will move to the northeast over the next few days and weaken a little. The high will maintain a ridge along the east Queensland coast.
Please be aware Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given Warning Summary at issue time
Fraser Island Waters, Sandy Cape to Double Island Point: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 1.2 metres. Swell: S to SE 2 metres. Scattered showers. Friday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots reaching 15 to 20 knots at times during the morning. Seas: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Scattered showers. Saturday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots. Sunday: Winds: SE 10 to 15 knots.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:36 am EST
Double Island Point to Point Danger and Moreton Bay
Issued at 3:06 pm EST on Thursday 17 May 2012 Weather Situation A high over New South Wales will move to the northeast over the next few days and weaken a little. The high will maintain a ridge along the east Queensland coast.
Please be aware Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given Warning Summary at issue time
Southeast Coast Waters, Double Island Point to Point Danger: Thursday until midnight: Winds: S to SE 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 1.2 metres. Swell: S to SE 2 metres. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Friday: Winds: S to SE 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 1.2 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Showers. Saturday: Winds: S to SE 10 to 15 knots. Sunday: Winds: S to SE 10 to 15 knots
Moreton Bay Waters: Thursday until midnight: Winds: SE to E 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 0.7 metres. Isolated showers. Friday: Winds: S to SW 10 to 15 knots, tending SE to E in the afternoon. Seas: 0.7 metres. Isolated showers. Saturday: Winds: S to SW 10 to 15 knots, shifting SE to E 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Sunday: Winds: S to SW 10 to 15 knots, shifting SE to E 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:36 am EST
Point Danger to Wooli
Issued at 4:06 PM EST on Thursday 17 May 2012
Synoptic Situation A high centred over eastern Victoria extends a ridge across New South Wales, and will remain the dominant feature through the next few days as it drifts slowly east. This will be accompanied by generally light winds along the coast. A weak trough appears likely to affect southern parts late Friday and Saturday.
Far North Coastal Waters, Point Danger to Wooli and 60nm seawards: Thursday: Winds: Southeasterly below 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 1.5 metres. The chance of thunderstorms.
Friday: Winds: Southwest to southeasterly around 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly about 1.5 metres.
Saturday: Winds: Variable below 10 knots. Inshore afternoon sea breezes. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 1 metre.
Sunday: Winds: South to southeasterly below 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 0.5 metres.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 AM EST Friday.
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