WOAU07 AMMC 160546

IDY21060

40:2:1:04:70S075E35060:01:00

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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 0546UTC 16 March 2026



GALE WARNING 7 FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN AREAS



SITUATION AT 160600UTC

Forecast vigorous flow developing associated with cold front west of area near

48S070E 56S072E 61S067E at 170000UTC, then near 48S077E 57S079E 60S074E at

170600UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 47S080E 55S091E 58S080E 47S080E.



FORECAST

Northwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots developing throughout area from

170000UTC, within 360nm east of cold front. Rough to very rough seas. Low to

moderate 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 16 March 2026