WOAU03 AMMC 220015

IDY21020

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SECURITE

High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 0015UTC 22 February 2025



GALE WARNING 3 FOR WESTERN AREA



SITUATION AT 0000UTC

Vigorous southwesterly flow associated with low 1006hPa near 38S081E. Forecast

1005hPa near 39S084E at 220600UTC then weakening to a trough near 36S084E

40S087E at 221200UTC, then near 36S086E 39S088E at 221800UTC then weakening.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 36S080E 37S087E 40S087E 40S080E 36S080E.



FORECAST

Southwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots with 60nm of low in the western

semicircle, persisting within 60nm west of trough from 221200UTC. Winds easing

below 34 knots from 221800UTC. 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 0700 UTC 22 February 2025