WOAU02 AMMC 081819

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SECURITE

High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 1819UTC 8 May 2026

GALE WARNING 2 FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN AREAS

SITUATION AT 081800UTC

Forecast vigorous flow associated with a low 984hPa near 46S084E at 090000UTC,

to low 982hPa near 46S085E at 090600UTC, low 980hPa near 47S090E at 091200UTC,

and low 975hPa near 48S092E at 091800UTC.

AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 34S080E 34S096E 44S101E 52S098E 48S080E 34S080E.

FORECAST

Clockwise winds 30/40 knots within 540nm of low developing at 090300UTC. 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 0100 UTC 09 May 2026