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IDN28522

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 3:53 pm EDT on Sunday 14 January 2018
for the period until midnight EDT Monday 15 January 2018.

Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Monday 15 January

Hazardous Surf Warning for:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast

Safety Advice

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:

• People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
• Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
• Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
• Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
• Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Monday.

Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio.

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IDN28504
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Lord Howe Island.

Issued at 4:06 am EDT on Sunday 14 January 2018.

HEADLINE: SQUALLY WIND CHANGE DEVELOPING.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front is expected to reach the island early this afternoon
bringing showers, possible thunderstorms and a squally wind change.

The average wind speed is expected to be 50 to 60 km/h with peak wind gusts
exceeding 90 km/h around the middle of the day.

Winds are expected to ease later in the afternoon.
The NSW State Emergency Service advise you: 
* Stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors. 

For emergency help, ring the Lord Howe Island Police on [02] 6563 2199.


The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDST Sunday 14/01/2018.