Forecast:

*STORM WARNING IN FORCE* Northeast 25 knots, rising to 35 knots east of Slope Point this afternoon, then changing northwest 50 knots late this evening.Sea becoming high. Westerly swell rising to 3 metres offshore. Poor visibility in showers with hail from this evening.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Easing Sunday morning westerly 30 knots everywhere, changing Sunday afternoon southerly 30 knots, then easing late Monday southeast 15 knots. Turning late Tuesday northeast 15 knots. Moderate westerly swell offshore, easing Sunday. Moderate southeast swell developing Monday, easing Tuesday.