PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For coastal waters from Torres Strait to St Lawrence.
Issued at 11:30 pm EST on Wednesday 23 January 2013
Synoptic Situation
The monsoon trough extends from the southern Gulf of Carpentaria to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald, located over land about 40 nautical miles west of Cairns, to Innisfail to near Bundaberg. The low is expected to move slowly south over the next few days.
Gale Warning
Lockhart River to Mackay
Expect NE to NW winds 30 to 40 knots between Lockhart River and Cardwell, extending south to Mackay during Thursday morning. Seas 3 to 4 metres. Squally monsoonal showers and thunderstorms with gusts to 50 knots.
Winds decreasing to 25 to 33 knots north of Cooktown during Thursday.
Strong Wind Warning
Torres Strait to Lockhart River
NW winds 25 to 33 knots. Seas to 3 metres in open waters. Squally showers and thunderstorms with gusts to 50 knots.
Winds decreasing below 26 knots from the north during Thursday afternoon and evening.
Strong Wind Warning
Cardwell to Mackay
N to NE winds 25 to 33 knots, before increasing to 30 to 40 knots during Thursday morning. Seas to 3 metres in open waters. Thunderstorms with squalls to 45 knots.
Strong Wind Warning
Mackay to Sandy Cape
E to NE winds increasing 25 to 33 knots from the north during Thursday. Seas increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres in open waters. Thunderstorms with squalls to 45 knots.
The next warning will be issued by 5 am AEST.
Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
hi jason,
4pm bom update had
Synoptic Situation:
At 4pm, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald was situated approximately 55 km south of Townsville and was moving in a southeast direction at about 24 kilometres per hour. The monsoon trough extended from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald down along the Queensland east coast to near Gladstone
going off that it seems to now be somewhere near ravenswood. but i'm looking at the townsville radar and i can't makeout the centre.
am thinking the wind will start to kick in around midnight. i hope so anyways. i'm getting nervous with anticpation to see what actually happens.
has been some impressive gusts today in the areas south of the low.
25-40knots seems to be the norm.
I'm looking at the 512km loop from the Mackay radar. The center to me looks like its right near the coast, and heading towards the Mackay coastline. I"ll take a bet its offshore around Mackay. If its not I'll be wrong :)
yeah i don't think so but you could be right. we will know for sure at the next bom update.
but in the meantime. if you switch your radar to 256km and turn on weather observations in the check box to the right of the radar screen.
look at the wind arrow for prosepine airport. it's showing a northerly wind. if the centre was near the coast that would show a westerly wind. if the centre was off the coast that would show a southerly wind.
i think what you are looking at is the convergence zone to the se of the centre.
if you go to the townsville radar and look just NW of ravenswood i think that probably closer. at this stage i can't see the low going offshore. if it does then it will explode.
there is also the satelite data that can be found here.http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/products/tc_realtime/image_mpsatwnd.asp?storm_identifier=SH112013&product_filename=2013SH11_MPSATWND_201301240600
here is a satelite image.
the problem though is from what i have read the storm is not vertical. so the top (this photo) is west of the low level centre.
more updates.
Issued at 10:38 pm Thursday, 24 January 2013.
Synoptic Situation:
At 10pm, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald was located over land, approximately 150 km west-northwest of Mackay and moving south-southeast at about 20 kilometres per hour. The monsoon trough extended from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and then to the east coast near Fraser Island.
Destructive winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/hr are possible about the Central Coast-Whitsundays and Capricornia districts. Areas that may be affected include islands and coastal areas between Bowen and Agnes Water.
Damaging winds with gusts to 90 km/hr are possible over the Wide Bay and Burnett district. Areas that may be affected include islands and coastal locations between Agnes Water and Sandy Cape.
Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is likely over the Central Coast-Whitsundays, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, eastern parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, extending to the Sunshine Coast during Friday. Coastal locations and adjacent inland areas between Bowen and Brisbane may be affected. Six hour rainfall accumulations of 100 to 200mm are possible. Heavy rain areas are expected to begin easing from the Central Coast-Whitsundays district during Friday morning.
Flood Warnings are current for various rivers and streams in these districts, see www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings.
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PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For coastal waters from Cooktown to Point Danger.
Issued at 11:20 pm EST on Thursday 24 January 2013
Synoptic Situation
The monsoon trough extends from the southern Gulf of Carpentaria to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald, located over land about 80 nautical miles west northwest of Mackay and then to the east coast near Bundaberg. The low and monsoon trough are expected to continue moving southwards over the next few days.
Gale Warning
Cooktown to Bowen
Expect NE to NW winds 34 to 40 knots over offshore waters. Seas 3 to 4 metres. Squally monsoonal showers and thunderstorms with gusts to 65 knots. N to NW swells 2 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Winds decreasing to 25 to 30 knots north of Cairns early Friday and then over remainder of the waters during Friday morning.
Winds decreasing below 25 knots north of Cairns on Friday morning and then over remainder waters in the late evening.
Gale Warning
Bowen to Sandy Cape
Expect NE to NW winds 34 to 40 knots north of St. Lawrence, extending to Sandy Cape during Friday. Seas 3 metres, increasing to 4 metres in open waters. Rain areas and thunderstorms with gusts to 65 knots north of St. Lawrence, extending south during Friday. NW swells 2 to 2.5 metres.
Strong Wind Warning
Sandy Cape to Point Danger, including Hervey Bay
Expect E to NE winds 25 to 33 knots north of Double Island Point, extending southwards during Friday. Seas to 3 metres. NW swells 1.5 to 2 metres over open waters.
The next warning will be issued by 5 am AEST Friday.
looks like blowin bowen is expected to go off tomorrow.
If you guys in Brisbane get the wind that we had today in Gladstone, then you will need your 4m sails. Been gusting over 50 knots and horizontal rain. Hope you don't get the rain and can enjoy some epic days.
cheers flashman, i hope we get it to.
burrum looking good for tomorrow
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For coastal waters from Bowen to Point Danger, including Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay.
Issued at 11:15 pm EST on Friday 25 January 2013
Synoptic Situation
At 10pm EST, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald was located over land about 55 nautical miles northeast of Emerald and 85 nautical miles west northwest of Rockhampton. A trough extends from the southern Gulf of Carpentaria to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and then across to the southern Capricornia coast. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and the trough are expected to continue moving southwards over the next few days.
Gale Warning
St. Lawrence to Burnett Heads
N to NE winds 34 to 40 knots. Scattered squalls with gusts to 55 knots. Seas 3 to 4 metres in open waters with a 2 to 2.5 metre N to NE swell.
Winds are expected to decrease to 25 to 30 knots north of Yeppoon early Saturday.
Gale Warning
Burnett Heads to Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay
E to NE winds 34 to 40 knots. Scattered squalls with gusts to 55 knots. Seas 2 to 3 metres in open waters, increasing to 3 to 4 metres this evening. A 2 to 2.5 metre E to NE swell developing.
Gale Warning
Double Island Point to Point Danger, including Moreton Bay
E to NE winds 25 to 30 knots, reaching 34 to 40 knots [particularly offshore] north of Cape Moreton and over remaining waters early Saturday. Seas to 3 to 4 metres. E to NE swells 2.5 to 3 metres.
Strong Wind Warning
Bowen to St. Lawrence
N to NW winds 25 to 33 knots. Seas 3 to 4 metres in open waters. NW swells 2 to 2.5 metres in open waters.
Winds are expected to decrease below 26 knots early Saturday.
The next warning will be issued by 5 am AEST.
Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
come on oswald, put the pedal down
Issued at 5:48 am Saturday, 26 January 2013.
Synoptic Situation:
At 4am EST, Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald remains slow moving over the Central Highlands, about 100km northeast of Emerald and 160km west northwest of Rockhampton. Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald is expected to begin moving towards the south southeast later today. A trough extends from Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald to the southern Capricornia coast.
latest from the bom
We have received reports of a tornado occurring through Bargara (near Bundaberg) at around 1pm. Another report has been received of a second tornado near the Burnett Heads/Bargara area at 3pm.
seems bargara got beat up with roofs gone etc.
there was one reported a few days ago in hay point that hit 75 knots
made me laugh panda.
wow suasage!
that's full on. sorry to see you've had water issues. am hoping things return to normal for you pretty quickly. i've seen figures of rainfall online for the yeppoon rocky area from 700mm to 800mm since wednesday. 
saw in the news tonight bundy and surrounds have had 6 tornadoes today and the bom was tracking one as recent as 8pm tonight.
ozz cyclone chasers update. well worth the watch
i love the end bit.
"tornadoes are more dangerous at night because you don't know they're coming!!!"
cheers, i'll sleep well now!
we should be ok jas,
even after last years noah event the river was cleaning up after a week.
reading reports of damage in burrum heads due to destructive winds. something went through the area at 3.30am so will see what gets reported as the day goes on. will give brooke at burrum a call today as well.
reports are last night burrum to hervey bay had tornadoes. police advising residents of hervey bay and burrum heads to stay indoors today. fingers crossed for all of the windsurfers up there.
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For coastal waters from Sarina to Point Danger, including Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay.
Issued at 5:05 am EST on Sunday 27 January 2013
Synoptic Situation
At 4am EST, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald was located over land about 70 nautical miles southwest of Gladstone and was moving southeast at 8 knots, and is expected to move more rapidly to the south southeast during the day. A trough extends from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald across the Wide Bay coast. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and the trough are expected to move southwards over the next couple of days, and is expected to strengthen as it moves towards the southern state border early on Monday.
Gale Warning
St. Lawrence to Burnett Heads
NW to NE winds 34 to 40 knots, easing to 25 to 33 knots early in the afternoon, and below 26 knots by Sunday evening. Scattered squalls with gusts of 65 knots during the morning, gusts to 50 knots possible afternoon and evening.
Seas 3 to 4 metres in open waters with a 2 to 2.5 metre N to NE swell. Waves and swell breaking dangerously inshore.
Gale Warning
Burnett Heads to Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay
N to NE winds 34 to 40 knots, easing to 25 to 33 knots early Monday morning. Scattered squalls with gusts to 65 knots.
Seas 3 to 4 metres. A 2.5 to 3.5 metre E to NE swell. Waves and swell breaking dangerously inshore.
Winds easing below 26 knots late Monday morning.
Gale Warning
Double Island Point to Point Danger, including Moreton Bay
E to NE winds 34 to 40 knots. Winds increasing further to 40 to 45 knots Sunday afternoon with scattered squalls to 65 knots developing.
Seas 4 to 4.5 metres. E to NE swells 3 to 4 metres. Waves and swell breaking dangerously inshore.
Winds easing below 26 knots in waters north of Cape Moreton late Monday morning.
Strong Wind Warning
Sarina to St. Lawrence
NW to NE winds 25 to 33 knots, particularly over offshore waters. Seas 2 to 3metres in open waters. NW swells 2 to 2.5 metres in open waters.
Winds decreasing below 26 knots during Sunday morning.
The next warning will be issued by 11 am AEST.
Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
Issued at 5:20 am Sunday, 27 January 2013.
Synoptic Situation:
At 3am EST, the centre of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald was located approximately 20km east of Baralaba and 130km west-southwest of Gladstone. The system was moving southeast at about 15 km/h and is expected to accelerate south southeast during Sunday, contracting into New South Wales on Monday.
Reports of destructive winds and possible tornado activity have continued in the Wide Bay and Burnett district overnight. Destructive winds were reported from Burrum Heads approximately 3:30am. These conditions are expected to continue in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and parts of the Southeast Coast district north of Brisbane initially, then gradually extending through remaining parts of the Southeast Coast district and into the eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt district during the remainder of Sunday. Destructive wind gusts up to 125 km/h and further tornadoes are likely.
Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is expected to continue over the Wide Bay and Burnett district and Southeast Coast district, extending west to include the Great Dividing Range and the Granite Belt. Six hour rainfall accumulations in excess of 100mm are likely. This could lead to rapid river and stream rises. Widespread 24 hour rainfall accumulations in excess of 250mm are likely.
Currently, the heaviest rain is located on radar over the eastern Wide Bay and Burnett district and the Southeast Coast district north of Brisbane. Since 9am Saturday, Boolaroo Tops has recorded 461mm, Walla has recorded 454mm, and Gayndah has recorded 272mm.
Water levels on the morning high tides are likely to exceed the highest tide of the year about coastal and island locations from Burnett Heads to the New South Wales border during Sunday and Monday. The sea level is likely to rise above the normal tide and the exposed beaches will experience damaging waves and flooding of some low lying areas close to the shoreline.
Dangerous surf conditions, with significant beach erosion, are expected along the coast from Burnett Heads to the New South Wales border during Sunday and Monday. This includes Hervey Bay and northern parts of Moreton Bay.
Flood Warnings are current for various rivers and streams in these districts, see www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the Capricornia district.
Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:20 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
