Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 9:16 am 22 Oct 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 22 Oct 2007 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northwest 35 knots. A change to southwest 35 knots early afternoon, then easing to 20 knots late afternoon. Becoming northwest 15 knots tonight. Very rough sea easing. Southwest swell rising to 3 metres.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Northwest rising Tuesday morning 25 knots and Tuesday afternoon 35 knots with very rough sea. Ease early Wednesday westerly 15 knots, then rise Thursday 25 knots. Moderate southwest swell easing Wednesday.