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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 1154UTC 5 May 2025



GALE WARNING 1 FOR SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTHERN AREAS



SITUATION AT 1200UTC

Vigorous flow associated with low 976hPa near 58S081E. Forecast low 971hPa near

51S142E at 051800UTC, low 966hPa near 53S145E at 060000UTC, low 962hPa near

55S150E at 060600UTC, and low 969hPa exiting area to east near 57S156E at

060900UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 40S133E 43S160E 57S160E 54S147E 47S132E 40S133E.



FORECAST

Northwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots within 600nm of low in northeastern

semicircle, increasing to 35/47 knots within 240nm of low in northeastern

quadrant until 060300UTC. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout by 061200UTC.

Very rough to high seas. Moderate to heavy swell.



See also Melbourne Storm Force Wind Warning 2.

See also Melbourne Gale Warning 10.



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 1900 UTC 05 May 2025