Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For all of NSW Waters and for Sydney Closed Waters
Issued at 4:25 pm EST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
A strong cold front approaching Bass Strait expected to reach the south coast 
Saturday evening. 
PLEASE NOTE: A significant low pressure system is expected to develop on Sunday
with winds reaching at least gale force later Sunday into Monday.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Far North Coast, Mid North Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra
Coast, South Coast, from Gabo Island to Point Danger

NW winds  strengthening from the south to 25/33 knots during Saturday. Seas
rising 2 to 3 metres. Swell about 1 metre.

Strong Wind Warning
For Sydney Closed Waters, For Pittwater,  Port Jackson and Botany Bay

NW winds reaching 25/30 knots Saturday evening. Waters becoming choppy.

The next warning will be issued by 11 pm Friday

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.


NSW Sheep Graziers Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Issued at 1603 on Friday the 16th of May 2008
Graziers are advised of impending COLD, WET and WINDY weather in the 
following districts 

MID NORTH COAST
HUNTER
ILLAWARRA AND SOUTH COAST
NORTHERN TABLELANDS
CENTRAL TABLELANDS
SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
NORTHWEST SLOPES AND PLAINS
CENTRAL WEST SLOPES AND PLAINS
SOUTH WEST SLOPES
RIVERINA AND MIA
LOWER WESTERN

A strong cold front is expected to affect western NSW during Saturday and the
remainder on Sunday. The feature can be seen on the satellite photo moving
towards the Bight.
          

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For all South Australian Coasts.
Issued at 4:20 pm CST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
a vigorous cold front will move across coastal waters east of Kangaroo Island on
Friday afternoon. A ridge will develop over the north of South Australia during
the weekend with a northwest to southwest airstream over the coastal waters.

Gale Warning 
For the Far West, West, South Central and South East Coasts and southern Spencer
Gulf.   
SW winds 30/40 knots on the Far West and West Coasts easing to 20/33 knots by
midnight Friday. Winds easing further to below 25 knots on the Far West Coast by
noon Saturday and on the West Coast by late Saturday evening.
W/SW winds 30/40 knots on the South Central Coast easing to 20/30 knots Saturday
morning and below 25 knots on Saturday evening. 
NW/SW winds 20/33 knots on southern Spencer Gulf and the South East Coast. SW
winds increasing to 30/40 knots early Saturday before easing to 20/30 knots
around the middle of the day then easing below 25 knots by late evening.
Isolated thunderstorms Friday evening and early Saturday morning.
Seas 3 to 5 m.  W/SW swell 2.5 to 3.5 m, increasing 3 to 5 m on exposed waters.

Strong Wind Warning 
for the remainder of Gulf Waters.    
W/NW winds 20/30 knots ahead of a W/SW change 25/33 knots extending throughout
by late Friday afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms, mainly this evening. Seas 2 to
3 m. W/SW swell 1.5 to 2.5 m on southern Gulf St Vincent.

The next warning will be issued by 10:00 pm CST.

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.


SECURITE

HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10
ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, ADELAIDE
AT 0606UTC 16 MAY 2008.

GALE WARNING FOR SOUTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION AT 160600UTC
Low near 51S139E at 160600UTC and forecast near 52S139E at 161200UTC. Cold front
near 45S118E 50S121E, forecast near 45S124E 50S126E at 161200UTC, near 42S128E
50S132E at 161800UTC, near 42S133E 50S138E at 180000UTC and near 42S137E 50S142E
at 180600UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Area 1: Bounded by 40S129E 31S129E 32S134E 35S139E 38S141E 40S141E 40S129E. 
                                       Area 2: 45S129E 45S141E 50S141E 50S129E
45S129E. 

FORECAST
Area 1: SW winds 30/40 knots west of 135E, moving slowly east to be east of 135E
by 171800UTC and clear by 180300UTC. Rough to very rough seas. Heavy swell.
                                       Area 2: SW/NW winds 30/40 knots east of
135E and south of 48S clearing by 171800UTC. SW/NW winds 30/40 knots developing
west of front and within 200nm east of front after 161200UTC. Rough to very
rough seas. Heavy swell.  

WEATHER ADELAIDE



AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

ROAD WEATHER ALERT
Issued at 3:25 pm on Friday, 16 May 2008

Rain is causing low cloud and poor visibility in the hills this afternoon and
evening. Small hail is likely with showers tonight making conditions hazardous
for road users throughout Adelaide and the hills. Drivers are reminded to slow
down and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.



AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

ADVICE TO SHEEP GRAZIERS
Issued at 3:55 pm on Friday, 16 May 2008

Sheep graziers over the agricultural area are advised that showers with colder,
fresh and gusty southwest winds will result in a serious risk of sheep or lamb
losses this evening and Saturday. 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

 
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
for the west coast
Issued at 4:05 pm EST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic Situation
A weak cold front and low are to cross Tasmania tonight and tomorrow. A high
pressure ridge follows.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Central West Coast and Far Northwest Coast, Low Rocky Point to Stanley
North to northeast winds mostly 20 to 30 knots, easing to 10 to 20 knots about
the central west tonight and to 15 to 25 knots in the northwest overnight. Winds
reaching 30 knots about the northwest again later tomorrow and tending
southwesterly. Seas to 2 to 3 metres. West to southwest swell near 2 metres,
rising later tomorrow.



The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For West of Cape Otway
Issued at 4:30 pm EST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
A cold front over western Bass Strait will cross remaining waters tonight and
Saturday.

 Strong Wind Warning
 SA/Vic Border to Cape Otway
North to northwesterly wind of 20/30 knots shifting west/northwesterly at 15/20
knots from the west this evening. Winds shifting south to southwesterly at 20/30
knots from the west on Saturday morning. Sea generally 2 to 3 metres, briefly
decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres. West to southwest swell 2 to 3 metres, rising 3
to 4 metres on Saturday.

The next warning will be issued  by 10.30 pm EST Friday.

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.


Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory
Issued at 4:40 pm EST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
A cold front over western Bass Strait will cross remaining coastal waters
tonight and Saturday.

 Strong Wind Warning
 Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory
Northerly wind of 20/30 knots, shifting west to northwesterly at 20/25 knots
tonight and easing to 15/20 knots early Saturday. Winds tending south to
southwesterly at 20/30 knots on Saturday afternoon. Seas mostly 2 to 3 metres,
briefly easing to 1.5 to 2 metres. West to southwest swell to 2 metres.

The next warning will be issued  by 10.30 pm EST Friday.

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.



 
Strong Wind Warning
for Port Phillip and Western Port

Issued at 1638 on Friday the 16th of May 2008

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.

Northerly wind of 20 to 30 knots, shifting west to northwesterly at 20 to 25
knots later tonight, further easing to 15/20 knots early Saturday. A southwest
to southerly change 20 to 30 knots on Saturday afternoon.  Waves 1 to 2 metres,
briefly easing to around 1 metre before rising again.



IDV21000
SECURITE
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10
ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, MELBOURNE 
AT  0759UTC 16 MAY 2008
GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA

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.

Situation
Cold front near 45S118E/50S121E at 160600UTC, forecast near 45S124E/50S126E at
161200UTC near 38S125E/42S128E/50S132E at 161800UTC, near
38S130E/42S133E/50S138E at 180000UTC and near 38S134E/42S137E/50S142E at
180600UTC.  

Area Affected
South of 45S, within 200nm east of front.     

Forecast
North to northwest winds 30/40 knots. Rough to very rough seas. Heavy swell.
WEATHER MELBOURNE



Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
VICTORIAN SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Localised Damaging Winds
For people in the Northern Central and Alpine weather forecast districts. 
Issued at 8:15 pm EST on Friday 16 May 2008

A cold front over the west of the State will move across central and eastern
areas of the State overnight with northerly winds reaching 60 to 70 km/h and
gusting to 90 km/h. Winds should moderate as the front moves through before
morning.  

 

The next warning is due to be issued by 0300 am Saturday.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217.The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia


Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For Eyre to the SA Border.
Issued at 4:05 pm WST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
A cold front is moving across the Bight, with a ridge of high pressure
developing in its wake.

 Strong Wind Warning
 Eyre to SA Border 
SW winds 20/30 knots easing below 25 knots during this evening. Seas to 2.5m
easing. Swell to 2.0m.

CANCELLED Strong Wind Warning
 Israelite Bay to Eyre 
Winds have eased below 25 knots


The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm WST Friday.

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.


Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For Broome to Cape Preston
Issued at 4:05 pm WST on Friday 16 May 2008

Synoptic situation
A strong high pressure system developing over the south of the state will result
in a burst of fresh to strong E/SE winds on Saturday morning.

 Strong Wind Warning
 Broome to Cape Preston
Expect E/SE winds 20/30 knots for a period on Saturday morning. Seas 1.5m to
2.0m. Swell to 0.5m.


The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm WST Friday.

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.


IDW21100
SECURITE

HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10
ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, PERTH
AT  0640UTC 16 MAY 2008
 
Storm Force Wind Warning FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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.

SITUATION AT 0600UTC
Low 1000hPa near 50S076E, moving east and expected 990hPa near 50S083E at
161800UTC and 990hPa near 50S092E at 170600UTC.
Cold front near 35S079E 42S082E to low, moving slowly east and expected near
35S083E 45S091E to low at 161800UTC, near 39S088E 45S103E to low at 170600UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 300nm east of front and within 360nm of low after 061200UTC.  

FORECAST
NW winds 30/40 knots east of front. Winds tending clockwise 30/40 knots around
low after 161200UTC and reaching 40/50 knots within 180nm of low after
161800UTC. Very rough to high seas, moderate to heavy swell.

WEATHER PERTH