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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 2305UTC 15 August 2026

GALE WARNING 1 FOR WESTERN AREA

SITUATION AT 160000UTC

Vigorous flow associated with a cold front near 31S091E 34S096E 44S103E.

Forecast 30S097E 40S104E at 160600UTC, 30S102E 39S110E at 161200UTC, 31S107E

37S110E at 161800UTC, and 32S111E 37S114E at 170000UTC.

AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 33S080E 30S090E 31S103E 33S112E 36S113E 40S096E 45S084E 33S080E.

FORECAST

Southwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots initially within 840nm west of front,

contracting to within 540nm by 161200UTC, and to within 360nm by 170000UTC.

Wind speeds 30/40 knots. Rough to very rough seas. Moderate to heavy swell.

PLEASE BE AWARE

Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger

than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum

waves can be twice the forecast height.

The next alert will be issued by 0600 UTC 16 August 2026