Wild Weather Heading for Hervey Bay 4
Hervey Bay has now begun to feel the effects of the severe weather that has been looming for several days.
At 3.10pm today the Weather Bureau updated it’s Severe Weather Warning to advised that the low pressure system that is helping to generate this weather is now located east of Fraser Island and continues to move slowly northwards.
Damaging wind gusts to 90 km/h are expected in coastal areas between Redcliffe and Fraser Island and large seas will continue to affect Queensland’s Southeast Coast District and the east coast of Fraser Island.
A Storm Force Wind Warning is in effect from Sandy Cape to Double Island Point with SE winds of 35/45 knots reaching 40/50 knots at times in open waters. Seas will reach 4 to 5 metres on a 4 metre swell.
The State Emergency Service advises people in the affected areas to avoid open waters, secure loose outdoor items and to beware of fallen trees and powerlines. If emergency assistance is required the SES can be contacted on 132 500
