WOAU06 AMMC 212335

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SECURITE

High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 2335UTC 21 February 2026



GALE WARNING 6 FOR WESTERN, SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTHERN AREAS



SITUATION AT 220000UTC

Vigorous flow associated with trough near 46S133E 52S127E. Forecast near

46S139E 51S135E at 220600UTC, near 47S143E 51S141E at 221200UTC, near 48S149E

52S147E at 221800UTC, and near 49S151E 51S150E at 230000UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 45S126E 45S136E 48S149E 51S150E 53S120E 45S126E.



FORECAST

Westerly quarter winds 30/40 knots initially within 480nm west of trough. Winds

contracting to within 300nm west of trough after 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 2026