Prepare for wet weather for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

ATHLETES and spectators have been warned to come prepared for wet weather at tonight’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

ATHLETES and spectators have been warned to come prepared for wet weather at tonight’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

The Gold Coast is currently being buffeted by wind gusts of more than 50km/h with flags and tents in the Surfers Paradise festival precinct bearing the brunt.

Lifesavers have also called swimmers from the water at the popular beach as huge waves barrel in.

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Dean Narramore said the Gold Coast will notice scattered showers over the next 48 hours from an upper trough with easterly winds coming off the ocean.

“The temperature will be nice it should be in the low twenties with some light to moderate south-easterly winds, but there will be a few hit and miss showers and hopefully they miss the stadium,” Mr Narramore said.

Shower activity will not ruin the Opening Ceromony. Enjoy tonight #GC2018 https://t.co/4xh1PRliL6

— Peter Beattie (@SmartState1) April 3, 2018

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie has encouraged all to come prepared for tonight’s festivities.

“BOM has advised there is a likely chance of hit & miss shower activity across the Gold Coast during the Opening Ceremony,” he tweeted.

“There is a 30% chance of rain activity. We encourage spectators to come prepared with appropriate clothing/attire for possible rainy conditions.”

Queensland will return to its Sunshine State glory at the weekend, with warmer temperatures and blue skies forecast.

“By the time we get to the end of the weekend it should be that beautiful, classic Sunshine State weather with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high twenties,” Mr Narramore said.

Police have arrived to block the roads around Cavill Avenue as the Queen’s Baton Relay prepares to roll through, with Sally Pearson to take hold shortly before 10am.