IDN10008
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Norfolk Island Forecast
Issued at 3:00 pm EST Saturday on 26 May 2012
Warning Summary at issue time
Nil.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system near New Zealand is extending a ridge across Norfolk
Island while a low pressure system near Bass Strait and associated trough is
slowly moving east. This trough is forecast to approach Norfolk Island on Sunday
and expected to cross the Island sometime on Monday, bringing rain periods and
windy conditions. After the passage of the trough more stable conditions are
expected as another ridge of high pressure builds over the region.
Forecast for the rest of Saturday
Partly cloudy. The chance of a brief shower. NE winds 15/20 knots. Slight to
moderate seas on a moderate long period S/SW swell. Dangerous surf conditions
developing in S/SW facing surf zones, hazardous for coastal activities such as
swimming, surfing and rock fishing.
Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Rain periods. N winds 10/15 knots. Slight seas on a low to moderate SW
swell.
Precis: Rain periods. Min: 17 Max: 22
UV Alert: 09:50 am to 01:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
Forecast for Monday
Cloudy. Rain periods. N winds 10/20 knots ahead of a S change 15/20 knots.
Precis: Rain periods. Min: 17 Max: 21
Forecast for Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A shower or two. SE winds 15/20 knots.
Precis: Shower or two. Min: 15 Max: 20
Forecast for Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A shower or two. SE winds 15/25 knots.
Precis: A shower or two. Min: 15 Max: 19
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Sunday
