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18/02/2025

Wednesday forecast: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
On the waters: Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island early in the morning.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres offshore, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
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17/02/2025

Tuesday forecast: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
On the waters: Winds East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay by early evening.
Swell Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
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16/02/2025

Monday forecast: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
On the waters:
Winds Southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the morning.
Seas Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the afternoon.
Swell Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre offshore.
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15/02/2025

Sunday forecast: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures 31 to 36.
On the waters: Winds Northwest to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending south to southeasterly in the morning then becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon.
Seas Around 1 metre.
Swell Easterly below 1 metre.
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14/02/2025

Saturday forecast: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
On the waters: Winds Northwesterly about 10 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the morning.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
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13/02/2025

Friday forecast: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inland from late this morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
On the waters: Winds South to southeasterly about 10 knots becoming east to northeasterly in the late afternoon.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
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12/02/2025

Thursday forecast: Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
On the waters: Winds Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore early in the morning and again in the evening.
Seas 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
Swell North to northeasterly around 1 metre offshore.
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11/02/2025

Wednesday forecast: Partly cloudy. Medium to high chance of showers, becoming less likely this evening. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 33.
On the waters: Winds Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly during the afternoon and evening.
Seas Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore by early evening.
Swell Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre offshore.
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Airlie and surrounds- the Bureau of Meteorology warning for heavy rain has been cancelled but there’s still a bit of rai...
11/02/2025

Airlie and surrounds- the Bureau of Meteorology warning for heavy rain has been cancelled but there’s still a bit of rain to come overnight.
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UPDATE - 5pm WARNING CANCELLED EARLIER - Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALLFor people in Central ...
10/02/2025

UPDATE - 5pm WARNING CANCELLED
EARLIER - Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
Heavy to locally intense rainfall across northern Queensland.
Weather Situation: Significant rainfall continues about northern Queensland until early Wednesday, with a low over the Gulf Country embedded in the monsoon trough, expected to move slowly east over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders on Tuesday. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible early this week, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding..
Potential for stronger showers and thunderstorms to produce localised HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, continuing this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 180 mm are possible this morning. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm possible, especially over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the warning area from early Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Georgetown, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
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10/02/2025

Tuesday forecast: Cloudy. High chance of rain in the north, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
On the waters: Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island in the evening.
Seas Around 1 metre.
Swell Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres offshore, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
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09/02/2025

Monday forecast: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely from late this morning. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
On the waters: Winds Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly in the late morning and early afternoon.
Seas 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
Swell Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
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Rain songs - name your favourite along with artist! There are a lot but we’ll get it going… It’s Raining Again, Supertra...
09/02/2025

Rain songs - name your favourite along with artist! There are a lot but we’ll get it going… It’s Raining Again, Supertramp. 🌂⛈️☂️(Ps we’ll give them a play this afternoon) - 88.0FM across the Whitsundays or anytime here, from anywhere in the World- https://shorturl.at/eD4Ky
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08/02/2025

Sunday forecast: Cloudy. High chance of rain and showers, becoming less likely later in the day. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
On the waters: Winds East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
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A little cabin fever creeping in? How about SPOT THE POTHOLE? The local Whitsunday roads are coping a battering as a res...
08/02/2025

A little cabin fever creeping in?
How about SPOT THE POTHOLE?
The local Whitsunday roads are coping a battering as a result of the rain and continued traffic and the number of potholes is growing- so take a pic of a pothole near you and leave it’s exact location in the comments- and we’ll pass the info onto the Whitsunday Regional Council - while their crews are working hard to keep us safe (thanks road crews!) they can’t fix them if they don’t know where they are….GO 😀.
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8am roundup Saturday 8/2/25Here’s what we know now, but before we get started a big thanks to the Midge Point Fishing an...
07/02/2025

8am roundup Saturday 8/2/25
Here’s what we know now, but before we get started a big thanks to the Midge Point Fishing and Recreational Club who opened their club rooms last night to those stranded on Bruce Highway - a very kind gesture.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology we are expecting more rain today (hopefully not enough to close any more roads).
At the moment:
⚠️ The Bruce Highway is open at Goorganga Plains and LETHEBROOK.
⚠️ The Bruce Highway is restricted to one lane with MERINDA (north of Bowen) with traffic light traffic control.
⚠️The Whitsunday Coast Airport is operational and accessible from Airlie Beach and Bowen-please check with your airlines re flight arrivals, departures or cancellations.
Of course things change quickly so stay informed and plan any travel around the above.
Thanks.
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BRUCE HIGHWAY CLOSED/RESTRICTED AT MERINDA (north of Bowen) Saturday 8/3/25 7amThe Bruce Highway at MERINDA is restricte...
07/02/2025

BRUCE HIGHWAY CLOSED/RESTRICTED AT MERINDA (north of Bowen) Saturday 8/3/25 7am
The Bruce Highway at MERINDA is restricted again due to flooding. Traffic control is in place so expect delays.
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07/02/2025

Saturday forecast: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the north, high chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
On the waters: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay by early evening.
SwellEasterly
Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay by early evening.
Swell Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
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WATER OVER ROAD - BRUCE HIGHWAY YALBOROO AND LETHEBROOK (Saturday 1/2/25 11.57am) Please be aware there is a significant amount of water across the Bruce Highway at YALBOROO and also further North at LETHEBROOK. The water at YALBOROO is about 15cm deep but flowing. Expect delays. Remember - if it’s flooded forget it. (Video supplied is at YALBOROO - vehicles were being escorted) Island FM Whitsundays

If you are on the roads please take extra care - below is Shute Harbour Road Jubilee Pocket (opposite the Jubilee Tavern) the “creek” (now a river) is over the road - ) Whitsunday Transit will NOT be providing bus services past Jubilee Tavern as a result of the water over the road.Please remember “if it’s flooded forget it” Island FM Whitsundays

Yep - it’s a bit damp in Airlie Beach right now! Island FM Whitsundays

2023 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 11/11/23 CANNONVALE Saturday 11 November 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Cannonvale Cenotaph Coral Esplanade CANNONVALE BOWEN Saturday 11 November 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Bowen RSL Building 38 Williams Street BOWEN PROSERPINE Saturday 11 November 10.50 AM Location: Proserpine Cenotaph Dobbins Ln, PROSERPINE LEST WE FORGET Island FM Whitsundays

While there is no doubt Mackay received it's fair share of rain today according to the Bureau of Meteorology the Whitsundays are due for their share next - in the meantime the weather here has been a little unusual as you can see from this short vid from Josh today - a water spout over the Whitsunday Passage - thanks Josh..good vid! Island FM Whitsundays

Great to see so many families on the Airlie Beach foreshore yesterday afternoon and evening! Carols, Santa and the Grinch on the big screen to finish the day. We'll be back again this Friday night with another movie for the kids - Elf ......see you there! Island FM Whitsundays 88.0FM Rotary Airlie Beach Whitsunday Regional Council

SHREK - tonight..followed by The Man from Snowy River...join us at the Airlie Beach Foreshore at 6.00pm for a screening of Shrek followed by The Man from Snowy River on the BIG outdoor screen🌴🎥 If you’re looking for a free, entertaining, relaxed family night this is the place to be! BYO picnic rugs, chairs, food and drinks and enjoy an outdoor movie experience! (Please note this is an alcohol and smoke free event) Island FM Whitsundays 88.0FM Whitsunday Regional Council

Friday night free outdoor movie night 🎥 tonight!! Alex, Melman, the penguins and King Julien will all be joining us at the Airlie Beach Foreshore tonight (Friday 12/8/22) at 6.00pm for a screening of Madagascar on the big outdoor screen! It's free, entertaining, relaxed - a perfect family night. (Please note this is an alcohol and smoke free event) Island FM Whitsundays 88.0FM

Happy Christmas to all! Enjoy, relax eat, drink, love, play and stay safe!🎅❤🥂 (ps - we don't close, we just keep on rockin'!) Island FM Whitsundays

MONGOLS GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED ON HAMILTON ISLAND Three members of the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) have been charged with consorting. The Crime and Intelligence Command’s Taskforce Maxima, assisted by local Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) investigators and Water Police, were deployed to Hamilton Island and observed the group allegedly engaging with each other, all known offenders, regularly during the two-day operation. All three were charged with habitually consorting with a recognised offender. A Rochedale and Greenslopes man, aged 29 and 33, are due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 3. A 28-year-old Ashmore man is also due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on November 3. Another identified member of the Mongols OMCG seen on Hamilton Island was also issued with a pre-emptive consorting warning. Detective Senior Sergeant Troy Lehmann of the Organised Crime Gangs Group’s Taskforce Maxima, makes no apologies for pursuing and disrupting OMCG members from establishing, maintaining or expanding their criminal network, irrespective of where they may be in the State. “The persistent pursuit of offences committed by OMCGs is in line with our commitment to make the Queensland community safe,” he said.

NOT SO HAPPY DAYS FOR DRUG AND DRINK DRIVERS Officers Mackay Tactical Crime Squad (TCS), Mackay District and Brisbane Dog Squad closed Operation Mackay Fraser yesterday following a weekend of policing operations targeting drug and traffic offences. Between May 28 and May 31, police conducted high visibility operations ensuring the safety of patrons at a local festival - Happy Daze. A total of 93 people were charged on 195 offences, mostly including drug and traffic related matters. Police conducted over 1,600 roadside breath tests which resulted in three drunk drivers. Officers also conducted 458 roadside drug driving tests, with 35 people testing positive. A total of 54 Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs) were issues over the weekend. Senior Sergeant Scott Ingram said it was disappointing to see so many people not only choosing to partake in illegal substances but to also drive under the influence. “Our local police are committed to ensuring the safety of patrons at large festivals as well as the local community,” Senior Sergeant Ingram said. “We want to make sure everyone can attend these events and enjoy themselves then return home safely.”

Last chance tickets today at https://whitsundaytickets.com.au/event/bustamento-12919 - this event is just about booked out! Island FM Whitsundays 🎼🌴

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