WOAU08 AMMC 171759

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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 1759UTC 17 July 2026



GALE WARNING 8 FOR WESTERN AREA



SITUATION AT 171800UTC

Vigorous flow associated with trough near 33S112E 36S113E. Forecast near

34S116E 37S117E at 180000UTC, near 34S118E 37S119E at 180600UTC, and decaying

thereafter.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 33S111E 36S111E 37S119E 34S119E 33S111E.



FORECAST

Westerly quarter winds 30/40 knots within 120nm of trough. Winds easing below

34 knots throughout 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 0100 UTC 18 July 2026