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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Norfolk Island Forecast
Issued at 4:00 pm NFDT on Tuesday 28 October 2025
for the period until midnight NFDT Saturday 1 November 2025.

Warning Information
Nil.
For latest warnings go to www.bom.gov.au, subscribe to RSS feeds, call 1300 659
210* or listen for warnings on relevant TV and radio broadcasts.

Weather Situation
A cold front has passed over the Island today, resulting in fresh winds and the
chance of intermittent rain this afternoon and evening. A low pressure system
is then expected to form off the Queensland coast approaching the island
tomorrow, with rain and thunderstorms possible tomorrow. Showery conditions are
expected for much of the forecast period.

Forecast for the rest of Tuesday 28 October
Cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of rain at times.
Winds: S 10 to 15 knots, tending E later tonight.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: SW 1.5 to 2 metres, rising to 2 to 2.5 metres in the evening.

Forecast for Wednesday 29 October
Cloudy. High (80%) chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: E 15 to 20 knots shifting N during the early evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres
Swell: SW 2 to 2.5 metres.
Precis: Rain.                         Min 16    Max 23    
Sun protection 7:40am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

Forecast for Thursday 30 October
Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: N/NW 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: S/SW 1.5 to 2 metres.
Precis: Showers.                      Min 18    Max 24    

Forecast for Friday 31 October
Partly cloudy. High (70) chance of showers, most likely in the morning.
Winds: W/NW 15 to 20 knots, shifting S/SE in the afternoon.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: S/SW 1.5 to 2 metres.
Precis: Morning showers.              Min 18    Max 23    

Forecast for Saturday 1 November
Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower or two.
Winds: E/SE 15 to 20 knots.
Precis: Partly cloudy.                Min 18    Max 23    

The next routine forecast will be issued at 6:00 am NFDT Wednesday.

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