Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:34 am 14 Nov 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 14 Nov 2007 NZDT
Forecast
*STORM WARNING IN FORCE*
About East Cape: Northwest 40 knots changing southwest this afternoon then easing to 25 knots tonight. Elsewhere:Northwest 25 knots, changing to southwest 50 knots during the morning from the south,then easing to 40 knots tonight. Sea becoming high for a time. Southerly swell rising to 4 metres.Easterly swell 2 metres for a time. Poor visibility in rain,easing this evening.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Ease Thursday morning westerly 15 knots, becoming Thursday night 25 knots in north and rough sea. Change Friday night southeast 15 knots everywhere. Heavy southerly swell, easing Thursday.