Weather warnings

• Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Enclosed Waters & Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales Issued at 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday 26 October 2023 for the period until midnight EDT Friday 27 October 2023 Wind Warnings for Thursday 26 October Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast Wind Warnings for Friday 27 October Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT Thursday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================

• Hazardous Surf Warning for Friday for Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales Issued at 04:23 AM EDT on Thursday 26 October 2023 Weather Situation Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas. Warnings for Friday 27 October Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas: Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that: People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas. Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf. Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage. Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket. Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Thursday. ================================================================================ Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio. ================================================================================