North East Gulf of Carpentaria Forecast

No warnings for Queensland

Forecast issued at 3:50 pm EST on Thursday 13 July 2017.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea will weaken as it moves slowly eastwards during the forecast period. The high extends a firm ridge over Gulf of Carpentaria waters that will gradually weaken.

Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds
East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cullen Point in the late evening.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Friday 14 July

Winds
Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly during the morning and early afternoon.
Seas
1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 20% chance of a shower offshore, near zero chance elsewhere.

Saturday 15 July

Winds
East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending south to southeasterly during the day.
Seas
1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon.
Weather
Mostly sunny. 20% chance of a shower offshore, near zero chance elsewhere.

Sunday 16 July

Winds
East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the evening.
Weather
Mostly sunny.

Please be awareWind 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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST Friday.

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