Big swells and warm, humid conditions will make for a not so pleasant weekend in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
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Weatherzone meteorologist Jacob Cronje said that on Friday, February 16 there would be a relatively mild afternoon change which may result in late showers before temperatures remain in the low 30s for the weekend.
“We are anticipating a relatively minor cool change this afternoon which will see a few showers, but the increases in clouds will develop into very humid conditions over the weekend,” Mr Cronje said.
“The weekend temperatures will sit at 31-32 degrees with overnight lows of around 20 degrees but with the added humidity lingering, the overnight temperatures will feel a lot higher, making it quite uncomfortable.”
Mr Cronje also said that there is a hazardous surf warning in place for the Mid North Coast as a result of a cyclone developing in the Tasman.
“A hazardous surf warning has been issued due to a tropical cyclone making its way across to New Zealand and will cause powerful surf conditions which are not expected to ease until well in to next week,” he said.
“It may be okay for experienced surfers but swimmers are advised not to go in the water because of the dangerous conditions.”
Port Macquarie-Hastings head lifeguard James Turnham also said that swimmers should watch the conditions and only swim at Flynns and Town Beach which are patrolled by lifeguards.
“The hazardous conditions are expected to stay around for at least the weekend, so we are wanting to remind everyone, and especially the visitors who are in town for the NSW Junior State Cup this weekend, to only swim at patrolled beaches and between the flags,” Mr Turnham said.
“At this stage beaches are still open, but with the hazardous surf warning in place, people can expect powerful surges and large movements of water very quickly, along with flash rips.
“The conditions can catch people off guard and it is important to only swim to your own ability but with the dangerous conditions people need to be extra careful.”