Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For eastern Gulf of Carpentaria waters.
Issued at 10:25 am EST on Thursday 21 August 2008
Synoptic Situation
A large high over the Tasman Sea is moving slowly east. A vigorous cold front is expected to move over Gulf waters Friday morning, as a new large high moves into the Great Australian Bight and extends a firm ridge across Queensland.
Strong wind warning
for northeast Gulf waters
S/SE winds 25/30 knots developing offshore mid to late Friday morning. Seas rising to 2.5 metres offshore.
These conditions are expected to persist until late Saturday at least.
for southeast Gulf Waters
S/SE winds 25/30 knots developing early Friday morning. Seas rising to 2.5 metres.
These conditions are expected to persist until late Sunday morning.
The next warning will be issued by 4 pm EST. Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For eastern Gulf of Carpentaria waters.
Issued at 10:25 am EST on Thursday 21 August 2008
Synoptic Situation
A large high over the Tasman Sea is moving slowly east. A vigorous cold front is expected to move over Gulf waters Friday morning, as a new large high moves into the Great Australian Bight and extends a firm ridge across Queensland.
Strong wind warning
for northeast Gulf waters
S/SE winds 25/30 knots developing offshore mid to late Friday morning. Seas rising to 2.5 metres offshore.
These conditions are expected to persist until late Saturday at least.
for southeast Gulf Waters
S/SE winds 25/30 knots developing early Friday morning. Seas rising to 2.5 metres.
These conditions are expected to persist until late Sunday morning.
The next warning will be issued by 4 pm EST. Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.