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Ocean Wind Warnings Sample
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40:2:1:24:44S151E750:11:00 IDV21000 SECURITE HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne AT 2328UTC 03 DECEMBER 2008 GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA PLEASE BE AWARE Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Situation Low approaching west of area, forecast 993 hPa near 41S136E at 041200UTC, then 994 hPa near 42S138E at 041800UTC, and then 996 hPa near 43S141E at 050001UTC. Area Affected Within 300 nm of Low centre, in eastern quadrant. Forecast Northeast to northwest winds 30/40 knots. Rough to very rough seas. Moderate swell. WEATHER MELBOURNE
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