Warnings

Strong Wind Warning from Torres Strait to Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay. Cancelled for Double Island Point to Point Danger Sun 26 May 2013

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For waters from Torres Strait to Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay.
Issued at 11:00 am EST on Sunday 26 May 2013

Synoptic Situation
A large high [1031 hPa] over the Great Australian Bight will move slowly east
during the next few days, extending a strengthening ridge over much of
Queensland. Large south to southeasterly waves are expected to affect southern
Queensland waters [south of Sandy Cape] during the remainder of the Sunday,
resulting in rough surf conditions.

Strong Wind Warning
Torres Strait to  Cairns
Southeasterly winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas to 3 metres outside the reef and 2.2
metres inside the reef. Southeasterly swell 1.5 metres outside the reef.

Strong Wind Warning
Cairns to  St. Lawrence
Expect south to southeasterly winds 25 to 30 knots to extend from the south
during Sunday, reaching Cairns by late afternoon. Seas increasing to 3 metres in
open waters. South to southeasterly swell 1.5 to 2 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
St. Lawrence to  Double Island Point
South to southeasterly winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 3 to metres in open waters.
South to southeasterly swells 2 to 3 metres in open waters, reaching 4 metres
offshore.

UPDATED Strong Wind Warning
Hervey Bay Waters 
Winds have decreased below 26 knots but expect southeasterly winds to reach 25
to 30 knots during Monday afternoon and evening.

CANCELLED Strong Wind Warning
Double Island Point to  Point Danger 
Winds are no longer expect to exceed 26 knots.

The next warning will be issued by 5 pm AEST.

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.