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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 0609UTC 9 January 2026



GALE WARNING 7 FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA



SITUATION AT 090600UTC

Vigorous flow developing associated with a trough near 44S152E 45S162E at

091200UTC, 45S153E 46S162E at 091800UTC, and 47S155E 48S161E at 100000UTC.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 43S152E 44S161E 47S161E 46S156E 43S152E.



FORECAST

Northerly quarter winds 30/40 knots north of trough developing from 091200UTC.

Winds after 100000UTC captured by Melbourne Storm Force Wind Warning 4. Rough

to very rough seas. Moderate swell.



See also Melbourne Storm Force Wind Warning 4.



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 09 January 2026