IDY21060 40:2:1:04:70S075E25090:01:00 SECURITE High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10 Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology At 1745UTC 7 October 2024 GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHERN AREA SITUATION AT 1800UTC Vigorous westerly flow developing from 072100UTC. AREA AFFECTED Bounded by 60S150E 59S160E 62S160E 60S150E FORECAST Westerly quarter winds 30/40 knots developing throughout area from 072100UTC. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout the area by 081200UTC. 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 08 October 2024