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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 2352UTC 25 September 2026



GALE WARNING 5 FOR SOUTHERN AREA



SITUATION AT 260000UTC

Vigorous westerly quarter winds developing.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 62S103E 51S142E 50S160E 62S160E 62S103E.



FORECAST

Westerly quarter winds 30/40 knots developing south of 60S by 260600UTC,

expanding to south of 54S by 261200UTC, and throughout area by 261500UTC. 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 26 September 2026