KEEP the umbrella handy as Port Macquarie and its surrounds are in for rainy and windy conditions until at least Wednesday.
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Weatherzone meteorologist Ben McBurney said the East Coast is set to see a lot of rain as a coastal trough deepens on Monday.
An east coast low has the potential to develop off the Macquarie coast producing heavy showers and the odd thunderstorm on Tuesday. Monday will see a high of 21 degrees, dipping to 18 on Tuesday as heavier rainfall of up to 40 millimetres is likely.
By Wednesday the wet conditions should ease as the coastal low moves into the Tasman Sea.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning about dangerous conditions for boaters from Ulladulla to Port Macquarie for Monday. Tuesday is likely to see even stronger southerly winds with speeds of up to 34 km/h.
Skippers and owners of small craft should be on high alert and check the conditions before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore.
Rock fishers should also check weather forecasts before heading out to decide if it is safe to fish near dangerous surf.
Strong winds can also cause dangerous conditions for vessels on moorings that have been poorly maintained.
Every skipper is responsible for the safety of their vessel and all on board.
Roads and Maritime advises skippers to: check the official weather forecast before and during boating; ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions; log on and off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base for every trip offshore; wear a lifejacket.