WOAU05 AMMC 170617

IDY21040

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SECURITE

High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 0617UTC 17 April 2025



GALE WARNING 5 FOR SOUTHERN AREA



SITUATION AT 0600UTC

Vigorous northwesterly flow developing associated with a low 962hPa near

59S071E, forecast low 964hPa near 61S078E at 171200UTC, low 965hPa near 62S082E

at 171800UTC, low 965hPa near 63S087E at 180000UTC, and low 965hPa near 64S091E

at 180600UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 54S080E 57S087E 61S092E 62S091E 60S080E 54S080E.



FORECAST

Northwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots developing within 360nm of low in the

northeastern semicircle after 170600UTC. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout

the area by 180600UTC. 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 1300 UTC 17 April 2025