Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
for parts of Peninsula and Gulf Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:48 am Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Elevated sea levels for the eastern Gulf of Carpentaria.
Weather Situation
Elevated sea levels and waves as Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves westward over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Peninsula and Gulf Country
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas are expected between Mapoon and Pormpuraaw. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during the morning high tide.
Damaging Surf conditions are which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Weipa, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Napranum and Old Mapoon.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Adhere to warning from lifesavers and lifeguards .
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* If you have children make sure they are within arm's reach around the water.
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Lockhart (12.7868°S, 143.3502°E, 39m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Damaging winds possible. Winds E/NE 25 to 40 km/h tending N/NE 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then tending E/NE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
Forecast for Lockhart (12.7868°S, 143.3502°E, 39m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 23° 23° 24° 24° Maximum 28° 28° 28° 28° 29° 29° 29° Chance of rain 80% 90% 90% 80% 40% 40% 50% Likely amount 5-10mm 20-40mm 40-80mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
(km/h)14
(km/h)6
(km/h)7
(km/h)6
(km/h)9
(km/h)11
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)15
(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)Wind direction NNE NNE NNE NNE S ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE SE SE SE Relative humidity 88% 80% 88% 86% 90% 88% 88% 80% 80% 66% 81% 71% 78% 67% Dew point 24°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 22°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lockhart (12.7868°S, 143.3502°E, 39m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:10am EST 6:31am EST 6:37pm EST 6:59pm EST 8:13am EST 8:09pm EST
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days