Weather Situation

A high pressure system centred to the south of Tasmania extends a strong ridge northwards across central Bass Strait. The ridge is expected to move gradually east today before weakening on Friday. A low pressure system will slowly cross Bight waters during today and Friday but will stop well short of Bass Strait then move northwards and weaken over South Australia during the weekend. A new high high pressure system will then cross the Southern Ocean to approach Tasmania on Sunday.



Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds

Variable about 10 knots becoming northerly 10 to 15 knots in the evening.

Seas

Up to 1 metre.




Friday 21 June

Winds

Northerly 10 to 15 knots, locally reaching 20 knots during the morning.

Seas

Up to 1 metre.




Saturday 22 June

Winds

East to southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the evening.

Seas

Below 1 metre.




Sunday 23 June

Winds

East to southeasterly about 10 knots.

Seas

Below 1 metre.



Please be awareWind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.Last Updated: 19/06/2013 20:59