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Ocean Wind Warning 8

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SECURITE
High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
At 1815UTC 20 October 2025

GALE WARNING 8 FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA

SITUATION AT 201800UTC
Vigorous flow associated with low developing 996hPa near 37S135E at 211200UTC,
and low 991hPa near 38S138E at 211800UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by 35S133E 36S132E 39S135E 37S139E 34S138E 35S133E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 30/40 knots within 300nm of low developing at 211200UTC. Rough
to very rough seas. Moderate 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 21 October 2025