Ocean Wind Warning 11

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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, BNOC
At 2358UTC 4 June 2023

GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHERN AREA

SITUATION AT 0000UTC
Vigorous flow associated with a frontal system 62S136E to low 971hPa near
64S140E to 66S156E. Forecast 62S144E 64S146E 66S159E at 050000UTC, 62S153E
66S155E 66S164E at 050600UTC, then east of area.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by 59S150E 60S160E 65S160E 65S150E 64S136E 62S135E 59S150E.

FORECAST
Northwest quarter winds within 600nm east of front, shifting westerly quarter
within 180nm west of front. Wind speeds 34/45 knots, winds easing below 34
knots west of 158E by 050600UTC and throughout area by 051500UTC. Very rough to
high 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 0500 UTC 05 June 2023