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IDV20551

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Local Waters Wind Warning
for Gippsland Lakes, Western Port and Port Phillip.

Issued at 10:29 pm EST on Saturday 04 July 2009.

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.

Weather Situation

A cold front is moving through eastern Bass Strait tonight then a high pressure system over Bight waters will progress steadily eastwards.


Strong wind warning for Port Phillip
Winds: Southwesterly up to 30 knots, moderating a little on Sunday morning. Seas: 1.5 metres.

Strong wind warning for Western Port
Winds: Southwesterly up to 30 knots. Seas: 2.5 to 3 metres in the south.

Strong wind warning for Gippsland Lakes
Winds: West to southwesterly up to 30 knots.

The next warning will be issued by 05:00 am EST Sunday.

More detailed information about local wind speed and direction and wave information is available in the Local Waters Forecast.


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