WOAU02 AMMC 090552

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SECURITE

High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 0552UTC 9 April 2026



GALE WARNING 2 FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN AREAS



SITUATION AT 090600UTC

Vigorous flow with low 957hPa near 56S080E. Forecast trough developing near

55S089E to low 957hPa near 59S083E at 091200UTC, trough 59S093E to weakening

low 958hPa near 61S083E at 091800UTC, and just trough near 61S094E 62S087E at

100000UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 49S080E 53S091E 60S094E 61S087E 57S080E 49S080E.



FORECAST

Clockwise winds within 360nm of low in the northeastern semicircle shifting

northwesterly within 180nm north of trough from 091800UTC. Wind speeds 34/47

knots, easing below 34 knots by 100000UTC. Very rough to high 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 1300 UTC 09 April 2026