The storm weakened to a Category 1 system after wreaking havoc in the South Pacific last weekend. Forecasters have warned the cyclone will re-intensify into Category 2 on Saturday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia has also predicted the southern Queensland coast will be battered by high tides and powerful winds.
But residents in Queensland should not be too concerned, as the cyclone is not likely to cross the coast or make landfall.
Bruce Gunn, who is a forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology, said: “We will certainly continue to keep a close eye on this cyclone, until it no longer poses a threat.
“The main impacts are damaging winds along the coastal fringe and big seas, well into next week.
“We’re observing waves of three to four metres along the Sunshine, Gold and Tweed coasts with offshore waves in excess of 10 metres.
“These are expected to increase during the weekend.”
Meanwhile, 13 metre waves have been spotted at Mooloolaba, on the Sunshine Coast.
Mr Gunn warned people not to enter the water in this region this weekend, as all Gold Coast beaches will be closed anyway.
He said: “Surf and swell conditions will continue to extremely hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, swimming and surfing.
“Beaches are closed and authorities are warning the public to stay out of the water this weekend for their own safety.”
Tom Tate, the Mayor of Gold Coast, believes the strong winds will cause the most damage.
He sad some of the beaches could even be eroded away, according to the Brisbane Times.
He said: “Ironically, given there is little rain in this system, we are conscious of potential fires.
“Fuel loads in the Springbrook area are high following dry conditions over the past months.”
Over in Brisbane, there will also be gusts of wind, but not much rain.
But Brisbane Mayor has still issued a statement saying people need to secure all items that could become a “projectile” if winds become stronger.
Elsewhere in Townsville, people are still cleaning up the devastation left from the floods this week.
But forecasters do not believe Cyclone Oma will hit that far north.