IDQ10860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

Forecast for Queensland Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters

from Bowen to Yeppoon

Issued at 4:38am EST on Thursday the 20th of June 2013

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

Warning Summary at issue time

Nil.

Weather Situation

A high 1030 hPa near Tasmania extends a ridge across most of Queensland. The ridge is expected to strengthen during tonight before weakening over the next few days as it moves slowly eastwards.

Forecast

Thursday until midnight: Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times over southern waters. Seas: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Isolated showers.

Friday: Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times over southern waters. Seas: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Rain areas.

Saturday: Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:08 pm EST Thursday.