WOAU14 AMMC 151743 IDY21030 40:2:1:04:55S125E35050:01:00 SECURITE High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10 Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology At 1743UTC 15 July 2025 GALE WARNING 4 FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA SITUATION AT 151800UTC Vigorous southwesterly flow associated with low 1002hPa near 37S161E. Forecast low 1002hPa near 37S163E at 160000UTC, low 1000hPa near 37S166E at 160600UTC, then low 1000hPa near 37S168E at 161200UTC, then well east of area thereafter. AREA AFFECTED Bounded by 33S168E 33S161E 37S161E 37S165E 33S168E. FORECAST Southwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots developing within 240nm of low in the northwestern quadrant by 160300UTC. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout by 161500UTC. Rough to very rough seas. 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 0100 UTC 16 July 2025