BOM WEATHER REPORT from 12th DEC to 14th DEC. Sunshine Coast Waters Forecast: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton Forecast issued at 10:09 am EST on Friday 12 December 2014. Weather Situation A weak ridge lies over the Coral Sea. A trough extends from inland southeast Queensland to a low developing off the central NSW coast; this feature should move generally northwards in the next day or two, producing a fresh to strong southerly change through southern waters on Friday, and most remaining waters on Saturday and Sunday. WARNING..WARNING...WARNING...WARNING...WARNING Forecast for Friday until midnight Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Sunshine Coast Waters Winds. South to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots turning southeasterly 25 to 30 knots in the late evening. Seas. 2 to 2.5 metres. Swell. South to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore during the afternoon. Weather. Cloudy. 70% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Saturday 13 December Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Sunshine Coast Waters Winds. Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots. Seas. 2 to 3 metres. Swell South to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning, then tending southeasterly 2 to 3 metres around midday. Weather. Cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Caution. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing. Sunday 14 December Winds. Southerly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots during the evening. Seas. 2 to 2.5 metres. Swell. Southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Weather. Cloudy. 70% chance of showers. Caution. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing. Please be aware. Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Wind warnings are issued for today and tomorrow and describe the highest category of wind warning for that day.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:40:33 +0000