Australia severe weather 2007/8 season

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It's time for again! Australia storm season starts on first of September 07! My website here for reports here

Hopefully we going to get good thunderstorm days, a cyclone and solid rain bands to get rid of this worse drought!

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Yesterday's max was 30.2 degrees! Today was almost 28 degrees and its nice and warm, humidity also increased. UV is now High.

Looking forward to showery weather this week:D

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Forecast for Tuesday

Isolated showers. Light to moderate southwest to southeast winds.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 7 Max: 21

Cape Byron: Chance shower. Min: 14 Max: 18

Grafton: Chance shower. Min: 9 Max: 20

Forecast for Wednesday

Isolated showers, tending to clear. Light to moderate southeast to northeast winds.

Lismore: Becoming fine. Partly cloudy. Min: 6 Max: 22

Forecast for Thursday

Fine. Northeast to northwest winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 6 Max: 24

Forecast for Friday

Isolated showers. West to southwest winds.

Lismore: Mostly fine. Min: 8 Max: 25

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[Supercell Hunters]

The forecast models of GFS and GASP predicting a massive ECL over NE NSW coast this week coming up. Predicted to be good rainfalls somewhere between 15-100mls in areas, looks like going to be windy aswell mainly the coastal areas.

Heres Brisbane forecast

Thursday Fine Min 13 Max 25

Friday Fine, increasing high cloud Min 13 Max 25

Saturday Rain developing Min 13 Max 22

Sunday Rain periods Min 14 Max 20

Monday Mostly fine, windy Min 12 Max 21

Tuesday Shower or two, windy Min 13 Max 22

Additional GFS models compared to this event: http://forecasts.bsch.au.com/apf.html?regi...us&days=7.5

Quote from BoM

A new upper trough will amplify into south-eastern Australia on Saturday and

then move off the coast on Monday. This trough will reinvigorate the cloud band,

resulting in thickening cloud with rain areas extending across central and

south-eastern areas of the state.

Hopefully we get some good falls to get rid of this water restrictions. Total rainfall for August is now 30mm. Hopefully to get drenched!

[Supercell Hunters]

We had alot of showers here lately and totals near to 40mm for August, looks like going to bring some more through this and next week! Had around 5mls today.

WZ forecasts hinting a late storm for us tomorrow and widespread over the western area!

Thursday

Late thunder

Min 15 Max 25

Looking good and hopefully get some photos!

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Forecast for Friday

Isolated showers. Light to moderate north to northwest winds, fresh near the coast.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 11 Max: 25

Cape Byron: Shower or two. Min: 17 Max: 22

Grafton: Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 26

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers developing in the afternoon. Light to moderate south to southeast winds.

Lismore: A few showers developing. Min: 8 Max: 22

Forecast for Sunday

Rain periods increasing. Southwest to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain increasing. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Monday

Scattered showers. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: A few showers. Min: 10 Max: 19

Yea i agreed BoM. Lets cancell level one water restrictions! First time ever see rain periods for long time! Bloody good stuff. Here we go the build up!

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Forecast for Saturday evening

Cloudy. Scattered showers developing. Light to moderate southeast winds.

Forecast for Sunday

Cloudy. Rain increasing with possible local heavy falls developing later. Light to moderate southwest winds tending moderate to fresh southeast during the afternoon and strengthening about the coast in the evening.

Lismore: Rain increasing. Min: 11 Max: 18

Cape Byron: Rain increasing. Min: 15 Max: 17

Grafton: Rain increasing. Min: 11 Max: 17

Forecast for Monday

Rain. Possible local heavy falls. Moderate to fresh east to southeast winds strong about the coast in the north.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Tuesday

Scattered showers. Southeast winds.

Lismore: A few showers. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Wednesday

Isolated showers. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 10 Max: 19

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Warnings

Gale warning between Tweed Heads and Wooli. Strong wind warning between Wooli and Nobbys Head.

Synoptic Situation

A trough located off the northern NSW coast will gradually deepen tonight and during Monday while a high west of the Bight maintains a firm ridge along southern NSW coast.

Far North Coastal Waters,Tweed Heads to Wooli and 60nm seawards:

Gale warning.

Sunday until midnight: Wind: E/SE strengthening to 20/30 knots tonight. Sea: Rising to 2 to 3 metres. Swell: SE to 2 metres. Rain increasing. Chance thunderstorm.

Monday: Wind: NE/SE 25/30 knots, strengthening to 30/35 knots in the afternoon and evening. Sea: 2 to 3 metres, rising to 3.5 metres later. Swell: E/SE 2 to 2.5 metres. Rain, heavy at times. Chance isolated thunderstorm.

Tuesday Outlook: Wind: SE 25/35 knots.

Wednesday Outlook: Wind: SE 20/30 knots.

Gale Warning

For the Far North Coast from Tweed Heads to Wooli

NE/SE winds strengthening to 20/30 knots this evening and overnight, increasing to 25/35 knots during Monday afternoon or evening. Seas rising to 2 to 3 metres this evening, then to 3.5 metres later Monday. SE swell 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Rain and isolated thunderstorms on Monday.

Warning summary

Severe Weather Warning issued for Monday for flash flooding.

Gale Warning for coastal waters.

Sheep Graziers Warning.

Forecast for Sunday evening

Rain periods with some moderate to heavy falls developing. Moderate to fresh southeast wind, becoming strong and gusty on the coast.

Forecast for Monday

Rain periods with moderate to heavy falls and local flash flooding. Fresh to strong and gusty east to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain periods, heavy at times. Min: 13 Max: 15

Cape Byron: Rain periods, heavy at times. Min: 14 Max: 16

Grafton: Rain periods, heavy at times. Min: 13 Max: 15

Forecast for Tuesday

Rain clearing to showers later. Fresh to strong southeast wind.

Lismore: Rain clearing to showers. Min: 13 Max: 17

Forecast for Wednesday

Isolated showers. Southeast winds.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Thursday

Isolated showers. East to southeast wind.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 9 Max: 20

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IDN28500

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

NSW

Top Priority for Immediate Broadcast

NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

for Flash Flooding

For people in

Northern Rivers, Midnorth Coast

Issued at 4:20 pm on Sunday 19 August 2007

Synoptic Situation: 3:00 pm EST Sunday

A low pressure trough is expected to deepen off the northern NSW/southern Queensland coast within the next 24 hours. Rainfall is expected to increase overnight tonight and through Monday in the northern Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers districts.

Very heavy rain may cause local flash flooding on Monday.

Emergency services advise do not enter flood water. Stay well clear of creeks, storm drains and causeways.

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW] on telephone number 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:00 pm Sunday

Weather going to be wild going on tonight ahead. Now we have a warning, finally!

[Supercell Hunters]

Warnings

Gale warning between Tweed Heads and Smoky Cape. Strong wind warning between Smoky Cape and Broken Bay, and between Ulladulla and Gabo Island.

Synoptic Situation

A low is developing off the southern Queensland coast, with a trough extending from the low into NSW. A ridge lies over the NSW south coast. The low will move slowly to north during Tuesday, as a strong high west of Tasmania builds a ridge northwards along the NSW coast.

Far North Coastal Waters,Tweed Heads to Wooli and 60nm seawards:

Gale warning.

Monday until midnight: Wind: E/NE 25/30 knots, increasing to E/SE 30/40 knots, chiefly offshore. Sea: 2.5 to 3 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres offshore. Swell: E/SE 2 to 2.5 metres. Rain, heavy at times. Chance isolated thunderstorm.

Tuesday: Wind: SE 25/35 knots, reaching 35/40 knots offshore. Sea: 2.5 to 3.5 metres, reaching 4 metres offshore. Swell: E 2 to 3 metres.

Wednesday Outlook: Wind: SE 20/30 knots, reaching 30/35 knots in north, chiefly offshore.

Thursday Outlook: Wind: SE 20/30 knots.

Priority

NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

for Flash Flooding

For people in

Northern Rivers, Midnorth Coast and Hunter Districts

Issued at 4:00 pm on Monday 20 August 2007

Synoptic Situation: 3:00 pm EST Monday

A low off the Queensland south coast is deepening, directing deep, moist winds onto the NSW coast. An upper trough over northeast NSW and associated rain band are moving east.

Local heavy rain may cause flash flooding.

Remark: In the Hunter districts rain has eased however local flash flooding is still possible due cumulative effect of the rain that has already fallen.

FLOOD WATCH

FOR NSW Mid North Coast from the Hastings to the Bellingen Valleys

Issued at 1529 on Monday the 20th of August 2007

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning [see note below]

A low off the Queensland coast is deepening and directing moisture onto the northern NSW coast.

Much of this area has experienced heavy falls during Monday and further heavy rain is forecast for this evening and tonight. This could cause local and main river flooding in the following valleys :

1. Coffs Creek catchment - flash flooding in the Coffs Harbour area

2. Bellingen and Nambucca Rivers - moderate to major flooding is possible

3. Orara River - minor to moderate flooding along this river.

4. Macleay River - forecast heavy rain in the mid and lower Macleay catchment could cause minor to moderate flooding at Georges Creek and Bellbrook and possible minor flooding at Kempsey and the lower Macleay River.

5. Hastings River - minor to moderate flooding at Kindee Bridge and possible minor flooding at Wauchope.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for local heavy rain and flash flooding in this area.

This Flood Watch will be reviewed by 10 am 21 August 2007.

Warning summary

Severe Weather Warning for flash flooding.

Gale Warning for coastal waters.

Sheep Graziers Warning.

Forecast for Monday evening

Rain, with moderate to heavy falls and local flash flooding. Fresh east to southeast winds, strong and gusty at times near the coast.

Forecast for Tuesday

Rain, with possible heavy falls, easing later. Fresh southeast winds, strong and gusty near the coast.

Lismore: Rain, easing later. Min: 14 Max: 19

Cape Byron: Rain, easing later. Min: 16 Max: 18

Grafton: Rain, easing later. Min: 14 Max: 20

Forecast for Wednesday

Isolated showers. Moderate southeast winds, fresh near the coast.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Thursday

Isolated showers. East to southeast wind.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 9 Max: 20

Forecast for Friday

Isolated showers. East to southeast winds.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 8 Max: 21

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TOP PRIORITY

Coastal Waters Wind Warning

For all of NSW Waters

Issued at 3:50 am EST on Tuesday 21 August 2007

Synoptic situation

A deep trough lies off the southern Queensland coast and a low is expected to developing there this morning. A ridge lies over the NSW south coast and a cold front is moving northeast through Bass Strait.

Storm Force Wind Warning

For the Far North Coast, from Tweed Heads to Evans Head

S/SE wind 30/40 knots increasing to 40/50 knots late morning or early afternoon. Sea rising 3 to 5 metres. Swell ESE increasing 3 to 4 metres.

Gale Warning

For the Far North Coast, Mid North Coast, from Evans Head to Smoky Cape

S/SE wind 25/35 knots. Sea 2.5 to 4 metres. SE swell 2 to 3 metres.

Strong Wind Warning

For the Mid North Coast, Hunter Coast, from Smoky Cape to Broken Bay

S/SE wind 20/30 knots. Sea 2 to 3 metres. E/SE swell 2 to 3 metres.

Strong Wind Warning

For the Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, South Coast, from Broken Bay to Gabo Island

S/SE wind increasing to 20/30 knots later today. Sea rising to 2 to 3 metres. E/SE swell to 2 metres.

The next warning will be issued by 11 am EST Tuesday

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

NSW

Top Priority for Immediate Broadcast

NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

Locally Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding, Dangerous Surf

For people in

Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands.

Issued at 4:10 am on Tuesday 21 August 2007

Synoptic Situation: 3:00 am EST Tuesday

A low off the Queensland south coast is expected to deepen and bring gale force winds to exposed parts of the Northern Rivers and higher parts of the Northern Tablelands. An upper low over northeast inland NSW is expected to move east and off the coast Tuesday morning. Heaviest rain currently over the Mid North Coast north of Kempsey, the eastern Northern Tablelands and the south of the Northern Rivers. The rain is expected to move northeast as the upper low approaches the coast. Rain throughout the northeast should ease as the upper low moves away from the coast during Tuesday.

Locally very heavy rain may cause flash flooding in areas north of Kempsey and east of Glen Innes but is expected to ease during the day.

Winds are expected to average over 65 km/h with peak wind gusts to 90 km/h in exposed parts of the Northern Rivers and higher parts of the Northern Tablelands today.

Dangerous surf conditions are expected to develop north from Evans Head.

Emergency services advise do not enter flood water. Stay well clear of creeks, storm drains and causeways.

Emergency services advise you to keep clear of fallen power lines, stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors.

Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW] on telephone number 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11.00 am Tuesday

Warnings

Storm Force Wind Warning between Tweed Heads and Evans Head. Gale Warning between Evans Head and Smoky Cape. Strong wind warning between Smoky Cape and Gabo Island.

Synoptic Situation

A low over the Coral Sea off the southern Queensland coast, embedded in a strong trough. A ridge lies over the NSW south coast. A cold front moving northeast through Bass Strait is expected to strengthen the southeast airstream on the southern half of the coast later Tuesday as high pressure builds to the west of Tasmania. As the high moves east on Wednesday winds should ease in the south.

Far North Coastal Waters,Tweed Heads to Wooli and 60nm seawards:

Storm Force Wind Warning north of Evans Head. Gale warning remainder.

Tuesday until midnight: Wind: S/SE 30/40 knots increasing to 40/50 knots north of Evans Head late morning or early afternoon. Sea: 2.5 to 3.5 metres, increasing to 4 to 5 metres in the north. Swell: ESE increasing to 3 to 4 metres.

Wednesday: Wind: SE 20/30 knots, reaching 30/35 knots in north, chiefly offshore. Sea: 2.5 to 3.5 metres. Swell: E/SE 3 to 4 metres.

Thursday Outlook: Wind: SE 20/30 knots.

Friday Outlook: Wind: E/SE 20/30 knots.

Warning summary

Severe Weather Warning for flash flooding, damaging winds and dangerous surf.

Storm Force Wind Warning and Gale Warning for coastal waters.

Sheep Graziers Warning.

Forecast for Tuesday

Rain, with locally heavy falls, easing to showers later. Strong south to southeast winds, reaching gale force in exposed areas. Dangerous surf conditions developing north of Evans Head.

Lismore: Rain, easing later. Max: 19

Cape Byron: Rain, easing later. Max: 18

Grafton: Rain, easing later. Max: 20

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Bad weather is here, winds gusting over 80 kilometres per hour this morning but expected to reach storm forces later this morning or early afternoon around 90kilometres per hour plus. Over 112mm of rain here so far. Theres a

[Supercell Hunters]

Today was the worse day of so heavy rainfalls with potentially damaging wind gusts, some gusts went over 95km/hr here while Byron Bay scored over 120km/hr! Our school was useless, it still open and theres so much debris and water everywhere there. Few people got injured there, got hit by tree and even got soaked. I just don't know why our school doesn't take it seriously? This THIS dangerous! People got hurt! Look at the weather and learn it! Over 200mm of rain here so far and the record seems broke already for August. More rain coming now from N and E with continuing severe gales.

Winds cause chaos in northern NSW, Qld

Tuesday August 21, 2007 - 12:47 EST

ABC image

The Gold Coast is also being lashed by wild weather. - ABC

Gale-force winds have brought down powerlines and trees on the New South Wales north coast, causing problems for residents and motorists.

State Emergency Service (SES) spokesman Scott Hanckel says the winds caused a number of problems for residents and motorists in the Northern Rivers region and far north coast.

Byron Bay recorded gusts of 120 kilometres per hour, equivalent to a category 2 cyclone.

Mr Hanckel says there have been 34 calls for help from residents who have had trees fall on or near their properties.

He says debris is also a major concern on local roads.

"The greatest risk at the moment is people moving around the region on the roads," he said.

"There's been at least one serious accident in the Ballina area this morning.

"People need to take extreme caution on the roads, coming across water on the road but also the windy and bad visibility and the possibility of finding trees on the road as they drive around."

Queensland's Gold Coast is also being buffeted by strong winds which are being generated by the low pressure system travelling up the coast.

Lifeguards have closed the beaches and the Air Sea Rescue service is reporting winds are gusting up to 33 knots at Point Danger.

The Bureau of Meteorology's Tony Wedd says the system is travelling slowly and should reach Brisbane this afternoon.

"The winds are now moving into the southern Gold Coast," he said.

"We've seen the automatic station at Coolangatta start to record some not extreme gusts, but we must keep in mind that [winds are recorded at] Coolangatta Airport where their wind instrument is fairly sheltered from the south-east."

Energex says there is no power out on the Gold Coast.

- ABC

© ABC 2007

NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Severe Weather Warning for dangerous surf.

Gale and Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters.

Forecast for Tuesday evening

Scattered showers. Strong south to southeast winds. Dangerous surf conditions north of Evans Head.

Forecast for Wednesday

Scattered showers. Moderate to fresh southeast winds, stronger near the coast.

Lismore: Showers. Min: 11 Max: 19

Cape Byron: Showers. Min: 14 Max: 18

Grafton: Showers. Min: 11 Max: 20

Forecast for Thursday

Scattered showers. Moderate to fresh east to southeast wind.

Lismore: Showers. Min: 9 Max: 20

Forecast for Friday

Scattered showers tending isolated in the south. East to southeast winds.

Lismore: A shower or two. Min: 8 Max: 21

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers, tending isolated in the south. Southeast winds.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 8 Max: 21

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[Supercell Hunters]

Over 212mm of rain here so far wth record that broke yesterday, old record was 194mm. Therefore more heavy rain expected to come from north during this evening. More rain to continue through next few days before summery heat develops from Sunday to next week.

Forecast for Thursday evening

Scattered showers. Moderate to fresh east to southeast winds, strong on the coast.

Forecast for Friday

Scattered showers. Moderate to fresh east to southeast winds, strong at times near the coast. Dangerous surf conditions developing.

Lismore: Showers. Min: 9 Max: 19

Cape Byron: Showers. Min: 15 Max: 18

Grafton: Showers. Min: 11 Max: 18

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers. Moderate south to southeast winds, fresh at times near the coast.

Lismore: A few showers. Min: 8 Max: 21

Forecast for Sunday

Isolated showers. Light to moderate southwest to southeast winds.

Lismore: A shower or two. Min: 8 Max: 22

Forecast for Monday

Isolated showers in the north, clearing. Fine, apart from some morning fog, over the remainder. Southeast winds.

Lismore: Chance morning shower. Min: 7 Max: 24

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NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Forecast for Saturday evening

Scattered showers. Moderate southeast winds, fresh at times near the coast in the north. Dangerous surf conditions in the north.

Forecast for Sunday

Isolated showers or drizzle. Light to moderate southwest to southeast wind, fresh near the coast in the far north.

Lismore: Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 22

Cape Byron: Shower or two. Min: 15 Max: 20

Grafton: Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 22

Forecast for Monday

Isolated showers in the northeast clearing; fine and partly cloudy elsewhere. Light to moderate southwest to northwest winds.

Lismore: Fine. Partly cloudy. Min: 7 Max: 24

Forecast for Tuesday

Fine. North to northwest wind.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 6 Max: 25

Forecast for Wednesday

Fine. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 7 Max: 26

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At least our storm season is right around the corner!!!! Lots of huge towers and RFB clouds here lately with few cells out west going NE direction. Its fairly humid and mild.

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NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Forecast for Tuesday evening

Fine. Light northeast to northwest winds.

Forecast for Wednesday

Early fog patches, then fine and sunny. Light variable winds.

Lismore: Fine. Sunny. Min: 6 Max: 26

Cape Byron: Fine. Sunny. Min: 13 Max: 22

Grafton: Fine. Sunny. Min: 8 Max: 27

Forecast for Thursday

Fine. Light variable winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 7 Max: 25

Forecast for Friday

Fine. Northwest to northeast winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 7 Max: 25

Forecast for Saturday

Isolated showers. Southerly change.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 9 Max: 24

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[Supercell Hunters]

Nice and warm at 25 degrees today and inland 27 degrees. Nice breezes this afternoon.

[Supercell Hunters]

September weather conditions 2007: Ballina

Average temperatures: 11.2-24.4

Rainfall: 43mm

Temperatures decline 2007: 14.5-27.5

Rainfall 2007: 130,3mm

Very nice days here lately!

[Supercell Hunters]

Forecast for Tuesday

Cloudy with scattered showers. Winds turning southerly during morning, freshening in the afternoon, and becoming strong at times on the coast.

Lismore: A few showers. Min: 9 Max: 22

Cape Byron: Showers. Min: 15 Max: 21

Grafton: A few showers. Min: 12 Max: 20

Forecast for Wednesday

Cloudy periods with scattered showers. Fresh to strong south to southeast winds.

Lismore: A few showers. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Thursday

Scattered showers, tending to rain at times. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Showers. Min: 9 Max: 19

Forecast for Friday

Rain periods. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 9 Max: 22

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F****k!!!! Freaking awesome squally rain areas here already with massive gusts up to 100kilometres per hour and insane looked micobursts! :oo Trees swaying like horizontal!

Stats from weather station.

Wind gust: 102.3km/hr peak

Average: 67.8km/hr

Rain: 18.4mm in 5mins

Forecast for Tuesday evening

Frequent showers. Fresh to strong southerly winds.

Forecast for Wednesday

Cloudy with scattered showers. Fresh to strong south to southeast winds.

Lismore: Showers. Windy. Min: 10 Max: 19

Cape Byron: Showers. Windy. Min: 15 Max: 21

Grafton: Showers. Windy. Min: 10 Max: 19

Forecast for Thursday

Cloudy with rain periods. Fresh to strong south to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 9 Max: 19

Forecast for Friday

Rain periods. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 9 Max: 22

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Few showers. Min: 8 Max: 23

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Note that should add squally winds and flash flood aswell. Weird BoM again. :? After this storm hit us, winds are now averaging 70kilometres per hour.

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Forecast for Wednesday evening

Scattered showers. Fresh south to southeast winds, strong along the coast.

Forecast for Thursday

Cloudy with rain periods. Fresh south to southeast winds, strong near the coast.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 10 Max: 18

Cape Byron: Rain periods. Min: 15 Max: 19

Grafton: Rain periods. Min: 11 Max: 18

Forecast for Friday

Rain periods. Moderate to fresh southwest to southeast winds.

Lismore: Rain periods. Min: 9 Max: 22

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Few showers. Min: 8 Max: 23

Forecast for Sunday

Isolated showers. South to southeast winds.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 7 Max: 23

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NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Strong wind warning for coastal waters for Saturday.

Forecast for Friday evening

Showers. Moderate to fresh south to southeast winds.

Forecast for Saturday

Scattered showers. Moderate to fresh south to southwest winds, strong and gusty on the coast in the afternoon. Dangerous surf conditions developing.

Lismore: Few showers. Min: 9 Max: 21

Cape Byron: Few showers. Windy. Min: 15 Max: 20

Grafton: Few showers. Min: 12 Max: 20

Forecast for Sunday

Isolated showers. Light to moderate south to southeast winds, fresh and gusty at times along the coast. Dangerous surf conditions.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 8 Max: 22

Forecast for Monday

Fine. Southeast to northeast winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 7 Max: 24

Forecast for Tuesday

Fine. West to northwest winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 9 Max: 27

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EXTENDED OUTLOOK

The weather across the state next week will be dominated by a series of cold fronts which will move across southern and central areas of the state. The first will move across the west of the state during Monday and reach most eastern districts on Tuesday. The front will split on Wednesday with the southern section moving off the southern coast while the northern section will come to a halt over the tropical inland. In the wake of the front a high will move across northern NSW and southern Qld reaching the southern coral Sea on Thursday. The next front will then spread across most western and southern areas of the state during Friday and Saturday.

Some middle to high cloud with showers and storms with possible rain will

develop over the southern and south-east interior on Monday and then contract across the south-east corner on Tuesday before clearing seawards. The following high will then spread dry and cooler air across southern and central areas of the state. Warmer N'ly winds over southern and central Qld will precede the front during Monday and Tuesday and become fresh to strong along the far southern coast during Tuesday. As the following high moves into and across the southern Coral Sea late in the week winds will again shift warmer N'ly over western central and southern districts. A cloud band will accompany this front eastwards as will some showers and storms.

Good start from today, we had 5mm out of small moderate shower which this is near to thundery shower level. Few cells had formed over western parts of NR area,

[Lynxus]

wish i was in OZ, you guys must get some quality storms.

[Supercell Hunters]

I'm sorry, you should live in OZ.

[Supercell Hunters]

NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Strong wind warning for coastal waters for Tuesday.

Forecast for Monday evening

Fine. Light to moderate east to northeast winds.

Forecast for Tuesday

Cloudy periods. Isolated showers, more likely during the afternoon. Local afternoon/evening thunderstorms. Moderate to fresh north to northwest winds ahead of a west to southwest change.

Lismore: Afternoon shower. Min: 9 Max: 27

Cape Byron: Afternoon shower. Min: 15 Max: 21

Grafton: Afternoon shower. Min: 11 Max: 26

Forecast for Wednesday

Fine. Mainly sunny. West to southwest wind, afternoon seabreezes.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 9 Max: 26

Forecast for Thursday

Fine. North to northeast winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 8 Max: 26

Forecast for Friday

Very warm with a freshening north to northwest wind. The chance of a late shower or thunderstorm but fine for most of the day.

Lismore: Windy. Mainly fine. Min: 12 Max: 29

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NORTHERN RIVERS

Warning summary

Forecast for Wednesday evening

Fine. Light to moderate westerly winds inland, moderate northeasterly near the coast.

Forecast for Thursday

Isolated morning fogs, then a fine and mostly sunny day. Light winds turning to moderate north to northeast in the afternoon.

Lismore: Fine. Mostly sunny. Min: 8 Max: 26

Cape Byron: Fine. Mostly sunny. Min: 15 Max: 21

Grafton: Fine. Mostly sunny. Min: 9 Max: 27

Forecast for Friday

The chance of a late shower or thunderstorm, otherwise fine. Partly cloudy. Moderate to fresh north to northwest winds tending fresh northeasterly near the coast during the afternoon.

Lismore: Mostly fine. Min: 12 Max: 29

Forecast for Saturday

Fine and sunny. Westerly winds, and local afternoon sea breezes.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 13 Max: 28

Forecast for Sunday

Fine. Light winds.

Lismore: Fine. Min: 12 Max: 28

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