FIREWORKS WASHED OUT
January 1st 2008 11:09
Beaches were closed along the Gold Coast for the first day of the new year and Surf Lifesavers said conditions were extremely dangerous. Huge swells combined with high tides to cause erosion to some southern beaches and some flights were delayed creating holiday havoc.
Queensland’s Bureau of Meteorology today issued a gale warning with seas 3 to 3.5 metres on a 4 metre SE/E swell causing coastal inundation for Fraser Island and the Sunshine and Gold Coasts. Wave heights should slowly decrease during Wednesday, but conditions will remain dangerous for some days.
The Bureau’s Regional Director, Jim Davidson said the steady growth in coastal development has significantly increased the community vulnerability, with more people and property at risk than ever before.
“Pre-season preparation is a key element in disaster mitigation strategy,” Mr Davidson said.
“The most important advice is to make sure you know about the dangers posed by cyclones, storm tides and floods; understand the warning service; and are sensibly prepared,” he said.
It is anticipated that Severe Weather Conditions will develop during Thursday and Severe Weather Warnings will resume.
The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected areas should, if near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge. There have been reports of people being swept into deep water while wading in the shallows.
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