fb.me/WeatherGC - May 26, 2013 at 12:14PM

You know it's "bin" windy when the garbage bag is inside out! Thanks to Jeffrey Hoogkamer for submitting this photo via weathergc@gmail.com View on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=508141132584472&set=a.257174834347771.60537.254316054633649&type=1

All sands gone deck (at Miami)!

Good Morning!!... I thought i'd head down to Miami again for this mornings sunrise to find out the beach has been even more destroyed by the rough surf, the waves lapping up against the already crippled beach and this wooden platform was pulled down overnight with nothing underneath to support it. This is a 15 second exposure and the water has been smoothed out a lot making it look a lot calmer than it was.

All sands gone deck! Be careful around the beaches today, this photo at Miami by Durran Olsen Photography

Miami beach looking 'gutted' after a rough day yesterday.

This is the walkway at Miami where the path leads up the hill and over to Burleigh, theres not much left and the path is looking like it could collapse even more at any time.

Miami beach looking a little 'gutted' this morning after a rough day yesterday. Photo shared to us by Durran Olsen Photography

Forecast May 26 2013

Forecast Tonight: Partly cloudy with a chance of a shower or two. Fresh to strong and gusty SW to SE winds. Rough surf conditions. Min 12.

Sunday: A few showers. Rough surf. Fresh to strong and gusty SW to SE winds. Max 23.

10:18am CANCELLATION SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

10:18am CANCELLATION SEVERE WEATHER WARNING 

Issued at 10:18 am Saturday, 25 May 2013.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in QUEENSLAND. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

Damaging winds are no longer expected to affect Springbrook, Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

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. 

4:10am SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS

4:10am SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of the Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 4:10 am Saturday, 25 May 2013.

Synoptic Situation: A complex low pressure system over the northern Tasman Sea is expected to move eastwards during today. Damaging south to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of around 90 km/h, remain possible about the southern border ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland until late this morning.

Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine.

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.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:10 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.

11:40pm Coastal Waters Wind Warning (Gale Warning Double Island Point to Point Danger)

11:40pm Coastal Waters Wind Warning (Gale Warning Double Island Point to Point Danger)

Issued at 11:40 pm EST on Friday 24 May 2013

Synoptic Situation A complex low pressure system [1005 hPa] off the northern New South Wales coast is expected to move east-northeast overnight and then eastwards during the weekend. An associated trough is moving northeast over far southern Queensland waters during this evening and expected to shift eastwards over the Coral Sea during the weekend. Large south to southeasterly waves will affect far southern Queensland waters during the weekend, resulting in rough surf conditions. A high [1031 hPa] over the Great Australian Bight will move slowly east during the next few days, extending a strengthening ridge through much of Queensland.

Gale Warning Double Island Point to Point Danger
South to southwesterly 30 to 40 knots, reaching 35 to 45 knots at times well offshore south of Cape Moreton until about dawn on Saturday morning. Winds shifting southwest to southeasterly during Saturday. Winds inshore decreasing to 25 to 33 knots during Saturday afternoon. Winds offshore decreasing to 25 to 33 knots late Saturday evening. Seas 3.5 to 4.5 metres in open waters. South to southeasterly swells 2 to 3 metres in open waters, increasing to 2.5 to 3.5 metres on Saturday and reaching 4 to 5 metres offshore. 

10:48pm POWER OUTAGES

10:48pm POWER OUTAGES: 638 without power in #CityofGoldCoast (Bonogin & Austinville). http://bit.ly/10yL8WD 

10:10pm SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS

10:10pm SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS 

For people in parts of the Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 10:10 pm Friday, 24 May 2013.

Synoptic Situation: A complex low pressure system off the northern New South Wales coast is expected to move east-northeast overnight. Damaging south to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h, are expected about the southern border ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland.

Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine.

These conditions are expected to persist into Saturday morning. The low is then expected to shift further eastwards, with wind gusts expected to decrease below 90 km/h from late Saturday morning.

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.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:10 am Saturday.

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. 

You know it's windy when...

• There's more leaves on the road than the trees
• There's even more leaves in the pool than on the road
• The water level in the toilet bowl is lower than normal, and is moving up and down by itself 
• Your hair time warps back to the 80's, or thinks you're auditioning for Jersey Shore. 
• You know exactly what your neighbours have been up to in the last week cause their wheelie bin has tipped over and their garbage is everywhere 
• Your neighbours know what you've been up to as well, as your bin has tipped over too 
• You're amazed that those thin sheets of glass in your windows actually bend. A lot. 
• Leaving any door or window open just a fraction will turn your home into an instant haunted house 
• Your cat has no idea where it's going outside because it's whiskers are all over the place 
• Flying a kite has become a dangerous game of dodgems and string limbo 
• You struggle to get your car door open 
• Once you've got the car door open, it flies out of your hand and hits another car.
• You're driving along, swerving all over the road hoping that police car behind you doesn't think you're drunk 
• Everyone keeps saying "it's windy!" like it's never happened before 

And finally:

• Even though the weather bureau accurately reports the wind only at 20km/h with 35km/h gusts, you still don't think it's right - it might actually be worse. 

Can you think of any more?

5:29PM RADAR & FORECAST

RADAR: Moderate falls about the southern Gold Coast, with the heaviest currently just to the east and south of Point Danger. What's it like at your place?

Here's the latest forecast for the rest of Friday and Saturday.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with gusty showers, tending to rain at times about the hinterland with possible local thunder. Fresh to strong and gusty W to SW winds, reaching gale force with possible damaging wind gusts at times about the hinterland from late this afternoon. Down to 12 degrees.

TOMORROW: Cloudy periods with a few gusty showers, mostly during the afternoon and evening. Fresh to strong and gusty SW to SE winds, reaching gale force with possible damaging wind gusts about the hinterland during the early hours of the day. Rough surf conditions. Max of 22. 

5:10pm COASTAL WATERS WIND WARNING (Gale Warning for Double Island Point to Point Danger)

5:10pm COASTAL WATERS WIND WARNING (Gale Warning for Double Island Point to Point Danger) 

Synoptic Situation A complex low pressure system [1004 hPa] off the northern New South Wales coast is expected to gradually deepen this evening, while moving slowly away to the east-northeast. An associated trough moving northeast into far southern Queensland waters during this evening. The trough is then expected to shift east over the Coral Sea during the weekend. Large south to southeasterly waves will affect far southern Queensland waters during the weekend, resulting in rough surf conditions. A high [1032 hPa] over the Great Australian Bight will move slowly east during the next few days, extending a strengthening ridge through much of Queensland.

Gale Warning Double Island Point to Point Danger
West to southwesterly winds 25 to 30 knots, tending south to southwesterly 25 to 30 knots during this evening and increasing to 30 to 40 knots late tonight and early Saturday. Seas to 3 metres in open waters, reaching 4 metres late tonight. South to southeasterly swells 1.5 to 2.5 metres in open waters, increasing to 2.5 to 3.5 metres during Saturday and reaching 4 to 5 metres offshore.

Full warning available here: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20010.html

4:11pm SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS

4:11pm SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS (about the southern border ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland)

For people in parts of the Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 4:11 pm Friday, 24 May 2013.

Synoptic Situation: A low [1004 hPa] offshore of the northern New South Wales coast is expected to gradually deepen further tonight while moving further away to the northeast. Damaging southerly winds, with peak gusts of around 90 km/h, are possible about the southern border ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland from late this afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine.

These conditions are expected to persist into the early hours of Saturday. The low will then shift east, with wind gusts expected to decrease below 90 km/h during Saturday morning.

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.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:15 pm.

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.

1:48pm RADAR & FORECAST

RADAR: Some moderate falls streaming up from the south in the Scenic Rim & Southern Downs areas (west of the Gold Coast hinterland).

Today's updated forecast is cloudy with showers, tending to rain at times about the hinterland with possible local thunder. Max of 20. Fresh to strong and gusty W to SW winds, reaching gale force with possible damaging wind gusts at times about the hinterland during the afternoon and evening.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging wind gusts about the Border Ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland. (http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20032.html)

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fb.me/WeatherGC - May 24, 2013 at 10:25AM

10:18am SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of the Southeast Coast Forecast District. Issued at 10:18 am Friday, 24 May 2013. Synoptic Situation: A low [1004 hPa] offshore of the northern New South Wales coast is expected to deepen further today before shifting northeast during this afternoon and evening. Damaging southerly winds, with peak gusts of around 90 km/h, are possible about the southern border ranges and Gold Coast Hinterland from late this afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine. These conditions are expected to persist into the early hours of Saturday. The low will then shift east, with wind gusts expected to decrease below 90 km/h during Saturday morning. 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. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:20 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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fb.me/WeatherGC - May 23, 2013 at 09:28PM

FRIDAY: A few showers. Moderate SW to W winds, fresh and gusty at times in the afternoon. Min 11, Max 22. For the weekend, Saturday will be windy along with a shower or two. Min 12, Max 23. Sunday just a shower or two. Min 12, Max 23. Picture is of the forecast wind over the next three days showing it picking up around midday Friday and being quite fresh & strong for most of the weekend, being the strongest on Saturday. (Image from the Willy Weather iPhone App) View on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=507117572686828&set=a.257174834347771.60537.254316054633649&type=1

fb.me/WeatherGC - May 23, 2013 at 10:19AM

What a difference from yesterday! Blue skies and sunshine! Today's updated forecast is mostly fine, just a possible shower in the afternoon. Light to moderate W to SW winds. Max 23. View on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506967609368491&set=a.257174834347771.60537.254316054633649&type=1

fb.me/WeatherGC - May 22, 2013 at 06:38PM

THURSDAY: Drizzle clearing early to become fine and partly cloudy. Light W to NW winds becoming moderate SW during the morning. Min 9, Max 23. View on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506619466069972&set=a.257174834347771.60537.254316054633649&type=1

fb.me/WeatherGC - May 22, 2013 at 04:03PM

DID YOU KNOW: 17.7° was previously the lowest May maximum temperature recorded at the Gold Coast seaway on 31 May 2000? (And that was since records at the location began in 1987 - http://bit.ly/10T1Twc)? Well it looks like we might have a new record today, with our top temperature only getting to 17.0° at 12:48pm at the seaway (http://bit.ly/193dBLr)! So if your feeling a little cold, there's probably a good reason for that!

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fb.me/WeatherGC - May 22, 2013 at 08:06AM

"I'm dreaming of a white (weather) Radar." Cloudy with rain developing during today. Light and variable winds. Max 19. View on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506486686083250&set=a.257174834347771.60537.254316054633649&type=1