Appendix 4

Gale and storm warnings issued for the race area

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BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
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Priority
Strong Wind Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1646 on Friday the 25th of December 1998

A west/southwesterly wind change is expected to develop from the west tomorrow afternoon and at night. Seas rising to 2 to 4 metres.
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BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE AREA05:

Strong Wind Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 2301 on Friday the 25th of December 1998

A west/southwesterly wind change is expected to develop from the west Saturday afternoon and at night. Seas rising to 2 to 4 metres.
NNNN 1998-12-25 23:05:01 000007

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Priority Wind Warning Coastal Waters South of Ulladulla
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 0408 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
High over New Zealand ridging onto central NSW coast, trough over western Victoria and cold front approaching Adelaide.
Warning Southerly winds 20/30 knots expected following the passage of the cold front tonight.
Seas 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 metres with frontal passage. swell 1 to 2 metres, rising tonight.
1998-12-26 04:15:01 000001

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BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE AREA05:

Strong Wind Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 0408 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

A west/southwesterly wind change is expected to develop from the west this afternoon. Seas rising to 2 to 4 metres.
NNNN 1998-12-26 04:15:01 000002

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
2012UTC 25 DECEMBER 1998.
GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
LOW 994HPA NEAR 32S 160E, MOVING SOUTHWEST 10 KNOTS.
=AREA AFFECTED=
WITHIN 180NM OF LOW
=FORECAST=
CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 33/40 KNOTS
ROUGH SEAS ON A MODERATE SWELL
=REMARKS=
LOW WILL WEAKEN DURING THE DAY
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-26 07:20:00 000001

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1998-12-26 09:30:01 000001 message processed (VIC time)
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Priority Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay.
Priority Strong Wind Warning Coastal Waters between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 0926 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
High over New Zealand ridging onto central NSW coast. Low 995hPa near Lord Howe Island is slow moving. Cold front moving east across western Victoria.
Warning
S/SW change 30/40 knots expected South Coast tonight, then S/SW 25/35 knots Illawarra and Sydney Coast early Sunday morning, and S/SW 25/30 knots Hunter Coast later Sunday morning.
Seas 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres with the change. Swell 1 to 2 metres, rising to 2 to 3 metres after the change.
1998-12-26 09:30:01 000001

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IDW01N02 HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
2323 UTC 25 DECEMBER 1998.
GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
Cold front western Victoria moving east about 15 knots expected near
150E about 9-10pm tonight then 155E about 10am-midday Sunday.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E to 38S155E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
Gusty SW/S change 30/40 knots in far southwest of area tonight
Extending to north and east of area by late Sunday morning. Seas rising to
rough to very rough with the change. swell increasing to
moderate after the change.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-26 10:50:01 000006

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IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE AREA05:

Strong Wind Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1124 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

A west/southwesterly wind change of 20/30 knots extending from the west this afternoon. Seas rising to 2 to 4 metres.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
0111 UTC 26 DECEMBER 1998.
FINAL GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
Low 995hPa near 32S 159E at 9am, moving southwest about 10 knots.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 180nm of low
and within area 35S155E to 35S160E to 38S160E to 38S155E to 35S155E.
=FORECAST=
Clockwise winds 30/40 knots within 180nm around low at first,
moderating below 25 knots during this afternoon. E/NE wind 30/40
knots in remainder of area at first, moderating below 30 knots by this evening.
Rough to very rough seas abating this afternoon or evening. Moderate swell.
=REMARKS=
Low expected to weaken during today.
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-26 12:50:00 000001

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IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Priority
Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1352 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

West/southwesterly wind change of 20/30 knots extending from the west this afternoon then increasing to 35/45 knots tomorrow morning and 45/55knots late Saturday afternoon. Seas rising to 2 to 3 metres this afternoon, 3 to 4 metres tomorrow morning and 4 to 6 metres late afternoon.
NNNN 1998-12-26 13:55:01 000002

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Priority
Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1358 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

West/southwesterly wind change of 20/30 knots extending from the west this afternoon then increasing to 35/45 knots tomorrow morning and 45/55knots late Sunday afternoon. Seas rising to 2 to 3 metres this afternoon, 3 to 4 metres tomorrow morning and 4 to 6 metres late afternoon.

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Priority Storm Warning Coastal Waters South of Merimbula
Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay Strong
Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 1414 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
High over New Zealand ridging onto central NSW Coast. Low 995hPa near Lord Howe Island is slow moving. Cold front moving east across central Victoria.
Warning
N/NE wind reaching 20/25 knots between Broken Bay and Ulladulla, 25/30 knots south from Ulladulla, ahead of a gusty W/SW change 30/40 knots expected South Coast late tonight, then W/SW 25/35 knots Illawarra and Sydney Coast Sunday morning, and W/SW 25/30 knots Hunter Coast later Sunday morning. W wind increasing to 45/55 knots offshore south of Merimbula late Sunday afternoon. afternoon. 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres with the change. Swell 1 to 2 , rising to 2 to 3 metres after the change.
1998-12-26 14:20:00 000003

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
0315 UTC 26 DECEMBER 1998.
STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
Cold front western Victoria moving east about 15 knots expected near
near 150E about 9-10pm tonight then 155E about 10am-midday Sunday.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E TO 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E TO 38S155E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
Gusty W/SW change 30/40 knots in far southwest of area tonight
extending to north and east of area by late sunday morning. Wind
tending W/NW 45/55 knots south of 37S late sunday afternoon. Seas
rising to rough to very rough with the change. Swell increasing to
moderate to heavy after the change.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-26 14:30:01 000001

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Storm Warning issued at 12260600UTC

Situation
AT 0400UTC LOW 993HPA NEAR 41S146E MOVING EAST/NORTHEAST 15/20 KNOTS AND EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY. ALSO VIGOROUS NORTHEASTERLY AIRFLOW OVER THE SOUTH TASMAN SEA.

Area Affected
1] WITHIN 120NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE
2] WITHIN 40S150E/40S160E/50S160E/50S150E/40S150E

Forecast
1]WEST/SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 30/40 KNOTS BY 2100UTC AND TO 40/50 KNOTS BY 270300UTC. VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.

2]NORTHERLY WIND 30/40KNOTS. ROUGH/VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-26 17:55:01 000006

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IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1626 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

West/southwesterly wind change of 20/30 knots extending throughout this evening and tonight then increasing to 35/45 knots tomorrow morning and 45/55knots late Sunday afternoon. Seas rising to 2 to 3 metres this afternoon, 3 to 4 metres tomorrow morning and 4 to 6 metres late afternoon.
NNNN 1998-12-26 16:30:01 000005

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N02
SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
UTC 26 DECEMBER 1998.
STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
0700UTC cold front eastern Victoria moving east about 15 knots
near 155E by 0001UTC Sunday. Low 992hPa near 41S 146E,
to deepen overnight and near 40S 150E by 10001UTC Sunday
=AREA AFFECTED=
38S150E to 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E to 38S155E to S150E. =FORECAST= W/SW change 30/40 knots in far southwest of area tonight
to north and east of area by late Sunday morning.
tending SW/NW 45/55 knots south of 37S late Sunday afternoon as
deepens. Seas rising to rough to very rough with the change.
increasing from moderate to heavy after the change.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-26 21:05:00 000001

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Storm Warning Coastal Waters South of Merimbula
Coastal Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 2059 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
High over New Zealand ridging onto central NSW coast. Low 995hPa just south Lord Howe Island is slow moving and weakening. Cold front moving east across eastern Victoria. Low 992hPa forming in eastern Bass Strait
Warning
N/NE wind reaching 20/25 knots between Broken Bay and Ulladulla, 25/30 knots from Ulladulla, ahead of a gusty W/SW change 30/40 knots expected South Coast late tonight.
Then W/SW 25/35 knots Illawarra and Sydney Coast early Sunday morning, and W/SW 25/30 knots Hunter Coast later Sunday morning.
W Wind increasing to 45/55 knots offshore south of Merimbula late Sunday afternoon.
Seas 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres with the change. Swell 1 to 2 metres, rising to 2 to 3 metres after the change.
1998-12-26 21:05:00 000002

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IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 2316 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 30/40 knots increasing to 35/45 knots sunday morning and 45/55knots late Sunday afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 metres rising to 4 to 6 metres late afternoon.
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Storm Warning issued at 12261200UTC

Situation
AT 1000UTC LOW 992HPA NEAR 41S149E MOVING EAST/NORTHEAST 15/20 KNOTS AND EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY. ALSO VIGOROUS NORTHEASTERLY AIRFLOW OVER THE SOUTH TASMAN SEA.

Area Affected
1] WITHIN 120NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE
2] WITHIN 40S150E/40S160E/50S160E/50S150E/40S150E

Forecast
1]WEST/SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 30/40 KNOTS BY 2100UTC AND TO 40/50 KNOTS BY 270300UTC. VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.

2]NORTHERLY WIND 30/40KNOTS. ROUGH/VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-26 23:20:01 000003

IDW00N01
1998-12-27 03:00:00 000001 message processed (VIC time)
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Storm Warning Coastal Waters South of Merimbula
Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 0253 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
Low 992hPa near northeast Tasmania, deepening. Cold front near Sydney, extending out to sea to Tasmanian low.
Warning
W/SW winds 25/35 knots south of Merimbula, increasing to 40/50 knots late this afternoon.
W/SW winds reaching 25/35 knots offshore between Broken Bay and Merimbula. W/SW winds reaching 20/30 knots offshore between Seal Rocks and Broken Bay.
Seas 2 to 3 metres in the north, rising to 3 to 5 metres in the south offshore.
Swell rising in the south offshore to 2 to 3 metres.
1998-12-27 03:00:00 000001

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IDW01N02 HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
1553 UTC 26 DECEMBER 1998.
STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
At 1600UTC Low 988hPa near 41S 148E, expected to deepen during the
day and move east/northeast.Cold front near Sydney/38S 153E/41S 148 E, moving east about 20 knots.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E to 38S155E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
W/SW winds 30/40 knots following passage of cold front.
Winds tending W/SW 40/50 knots south of 37S late sunday afternoon as low
deepens. Seas rising to rough to very rough. moderate to heavy.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-27 03:10:01 000001

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IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 0449 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 35/45 knots increasing to 45/55knots Sunday afternoon.
Seas 3 to 5 metres rising to 5 to 7 metres in the afternoon.
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Storm Warning issued at 12261700UTC

Situation
AT 1600UTC LOW 988HPA NEAR 41S148E MOVING NORTHEAST 10/15 KNOTS AND EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY. ALSO VIGOROUS NORTHEASTERLY AIRFLOW OVER THE SOUTH TASMAN SEA.

Area Affected
1] WITHIN 180NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE
2] WITHIN 40S150E/40S160E/45S160E/45S150E/40S150E

Forecast
1] WEST/SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS 30/40 KNOTS INCREASING TO 40/50 KNOTS OVER NEXT 6 HOURS. VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.

2] EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WIND 30/40KNOTS. ROUGH/VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-27 05:05:01 000001

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Storm Warning Coastal Waters South of Merimbula
Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 0904 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
Low 987hPa near northeast Tasmania. Cold front South of Coffs Harbour moving north about 25 knots.
Warning
W/SW winds 25/35 knots South of Merimbula increasing to 40/50 knots offshore this afternoon then decreasing to 30/40 knots Monday.
W/SW winds 25/35 knots between Broken Bay and Merimbula, reaching 40 knots in south today, then decreasing to 15/25 knots in south Monday and 10/15 in north.
W/SW winds reaching 20/30 knots offshore between Seal Rocks and Broken Bay, decreasing to 10/15 knots Monday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres in the north, rising to 3 to 5 metres in the south offshore, but abating in the north Monday. Swell rising in the south offshore to 2 to 3 metres.
1998-12-27 09:10:01 000001

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
2205 UTC 26 DECEMBER 1998.
GALE and STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
At 1900UTC Low 987hPa near 41S 148E expected to move to the east/northeast during today.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E to 38S157E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
SW/NW wind 30/40 knots tending W/SW 40/50 knots south of 37S Sunday afternoon.
Wind decreasing to 30/40 knots in south Monday and 20/30 knots in
north. Seas rising to rough to very rough Sunday. Moderate to heavy swell.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-27 09:20:01 000003

IDW00V02

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AREA05:

STORM WARNING
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1102 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998
West/southwesterly winds 45/55knots. Seas 5 to 7 metres.
NNNN 1998-12-27 11:10:02 000001

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Storm Warning issued at 12270000UTC

Situation
AT 2200UTC LOW 985HPA NEAR 39S148E MOVING EAST 10/15 KNOTS. ALSO VIGOROUS NORTHEASTERLY AIRFLOW OVER THE SOUTH TASMAN SEA.

Area Affected
1] WITHIN 200NM OF LOW
2] WITHIN 38S160E/50S160E/44S150E/38S160E

Forecast
1] CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 30/40 KNOTS BUT 45/55 KNOTS OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE. VERY ROUGH/HIGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.

2] EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WIND 30/40KNOTS. ROUGH/VERY ROUGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-27 11:25:02 000004

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N01
Storm Warning Coastal Waters South of Merimbula
Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 1500 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
Low 987hPa east of Bass Strait moving east about 20 knots.
Warning
W/SW winds 30/40 knots south of Merimbula, reaching 40/50 knots offshore,decreasing to 25/35 knots during Monday.
W/SW winds 25/35 knots between Broken Bay and Merimbula, reaching 40 knots offshore, decreasing below 25 knots Monday morning.
W/SW winds reaching 20/30 knots offshore between Seal Rocks and Broken Bay, decreasing below 20 knots Monday morning.
Seas 2 to 3 metres offshore, reaching 3 to 5 metres offshore in the south, but abating during Monday. Swell 1 to 2 metres in the north grading to 2 to 3 metres in the south.
1998-12-27 15:05:01 000006

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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
0400UTC 27 DECEMBER 1998.
GALE and STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
At 0100UTC low 987hPa near 39S 150E moving east about 20 knots.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 33S153E to 33S155E to 38S155E to
38S150E.
=FORECAST=
W wind 25/35 knots north of 35S, decreasing below 30 knots Monday
morning. W wind 30/40 knots south of 35S, reaching 40/50 knots south of 37S,
tending SW and decreasing below 30 knots north of 37S Monday
morning and below 35 knots south of 37S Monday afternoon. Seas rough to
very rough. Moderate to heavy swell.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-27 15:25:01 000001

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Storm Warning issued at 12270600UTC

Situation
AT 0400UTC COMPLEX LOW WITH MAIN CENTRE 984HPA NEAR 39.5S152E MOVING EAST/SOUTHEAST 10/15 KNOTS.

Area Affected
WITHIN 360NM OF LOW CENTRE

Forecast
CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 30/40 KNOTS BUT 45/55 KNOTS WITHIN 100NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE. VERY ROUGH/HIGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-27 17:45:01 000001

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Storm Warning issued at 12270700UTC

Situation
AT 0400UTC COMPLEX LOW WITH MAIN CENTRE 984HPA NEAR 39.5S152E MOVING EAST/SOUTHEAST 10/15 KNOTS.

Area Affected
WITHIN 360NM OF LOW CENTRE

Forecast
CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 35/45 KNOTS BUT 45/55 KNOTS WITHIN 100NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE. VERY ROUGH/HIGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-27 18:30:00 000001

IDW00V02

ZCZC 1998-12-27 16:50:01 000011 message processed (VIC time)
IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Gale Warning replacing Storm warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1647 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 40/45 knots tonight. Seas 4 to 6 metres.
NNNN 1998-12-27 16:50:01 000011

IDW00V02

ZCZC 1998-12-27 18:05:01 000001 message processed (VIC time) IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE AREA05:

Gale Warning replacing Storm Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 1752 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 40/45 knots tonight, with squalls to 55 knots in the far east this evening. Seas 4 to 6 metres.

*** CORRECTED TO INCLUDE STRONGER SQUALLS IN THE FAR EAST THIS EVENING ***
NNNN 1998-12-27 18:05:01 000001

IDW00N01
1998-12-27 21:10:01 000001 message processed (VIC time)
IDW00N01
Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 2104 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
Low 984hpa east of Bass Strait moving eastsoutheast about 20 knots. Warning
W/SW winds 25/35 knots south of Broken Bay, increasing to 35/45 knots offshore south of Merimbula overnight. Winds abating to 20/30 knots offshore during Monday. W/SW winds reaching 20/30 knots offshore between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks, decreasing below 20 knots Monday morning.
Seas 2 to 3 metres offshore, reaching 3 to 5 metres offshore in the south overnight, but abating during Monday.
Swell 1 to 2 metres in the north grading to 2 to 3 metres in the south.
1998-12-27 21:10:01 000001

IDW01N02
1998-12-27 21:15:00 000001 message processed (Vic time)
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
1004UTC 27 DECEMBER 1998.
GALE and STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
At 0700utc Low 984hPa near 40S 152E moving eastsoutheast about 20.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 38S157E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
W/SW wind 25/35 knots north of 35S decreasing below 25 knots Monday morning.
W wind 30/40 knots south of 35S, reaching 40/55 knots south of 37S,
tending SW and decreasing below 30 knots north of 37S Monday morning
and below 35 knots south of 37S Monday afternoon. Seas rough to very rough.
Moderate to heavy swell.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY +
1998-12-27 21:15:00 000001

IDW01V00

ZCZC 1998-12-27 23:30:01 000001 message processed (VIC time)
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VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE

Storm Warning issued at 12271200UTC

Situation
AT 1000UTC COMPLEX LOW WITH MAIN CENTRE 984HPA NEAR 40S154E MOVING EAST/SOUTHEAST 10/15 KNOTS.

Area Affected
WITHIN 250NM OF LOW CENTRE

Forecast
CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 35/45 KNOTS BUT 45/55 KNOTS WITHIN 150NM OF LOW OVER NORTHERN SEMICIRCLE. VERY ROUGH/HIGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-27 23:30:01 000001

IDW00V02

ZCZC 1998-12-27 23:25:01 000002 message processed (VIC time)
IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Gale Warning
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 2318 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 35/45 knots overnight, with easing expected Monday morning. Seas 4 to 6 metres.
NNNN 1998-12-27 23:25:01 000002

IDW00N01
1998-12-28 02:40:01 000001 message processed (VIC time)
IDW00N01
Final Gale Warning Coastal Waters South of Broken Bay and
Strong Wind Warning between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued at 0235 on Monday the 28th of December 1998
Synoptic Situation
Low 984hPa east of Tasmania and moving eastsoutheast at about 20 knots.
Warning
W/SW winds 25/35 knots south of Merimbula, winds abating to 15/25 knots during the day.
W/SW winds reaching 20/30 knots offshore between Broken Bay and Seal Rocks, decreasing to below 25 knots this morning.
Seas 2 to 4 metres offshore, abating to 1 to 2.5 metres by late today.
Swell 1 to 2 metres in the north grading to 2 to 3 metres in the south.
1998-12-28 02:40:01 000001

IDW01N02
1998-12-28 02:45:00 000001 message processed (Vic time)
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IDW01N02
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
1535UTC 27 DECEMBER 1998.
FINAL GALE /STORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA.
=SITUATION=
At 1400utc Low 984hPa near 41S 154E moving eastsoutheast about 20 knots.
=AREA AFFECTED=
Within 38S150E to 34S152E to 38S157E to 38S150E.
=FORECAST=
W/SW winds 25/35 knots, reaching 35/45 knots at times in the far
south of the affected area. Winds easing during the morning to 20/30.
Seas rough to very rough, but rapidly abating as wind eases. Moderate
to heavy swell, gradually easing.
=REMARKS=
=WEATHER SYDNEY + 1998-12-28 02:45:00 000001

IDW01V00

ZCZC 1998-12-28 04:40:01 000002 message processed (VIC time)
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Gale Warning issued at 12271700UTC

Situation
AT 1600UTC COMPLEX LOW WITH MAIN CENTRE 983HPA NEAR 40S155E MOVING EAST/SOUTHEAST 10/15 KNOTS.

Area Affected
WITHIN 300NM OF LOW CENTRE

Forecast

CLOCKWISE WINDS AROUND LOW 30/40 KNOTS.
VERY ROUGH/HIGH SEAS. HEAVY SWELL.
NNNN 1998-12-28 04:40:01 000002

IDW00V02

ZCZC 1998-12-28 04:35:00 000009 message processed (VIC time)
IDW00V02
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
VICTORIAN REGIONAL OFFICE
AREA05:

Strong Wind replacing previous Gale
for Victorian coastal waters east of Wilsons Promontory

Issued at 0428 on Monday the 28th of December 1998

West/southwesterly winds 25/35 knots will moderate to 20/30 knots over the next 6 hours with further moderation this afternoon.
Seas 4 to 6 metres abating.
NNNN 1998-12-28 04:35:00 000009