WOAU18 AMMC 281800

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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10

Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

At 1800UTC 28 October 2026



GALE WARNING 8 FOR SOUTHERN AREA



SITUATION AT 281800UTC

Vigorous southwesterly flow.



AREA AFFECTED

Bounded by 55S153E 51S160E 61S160E 61S154E 55S153E.



FORECAST

Southwesterly quarter winds 30/40 knots. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout

area by 290300UTC. 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 29 October 2026