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IDY21020
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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
At 0005UTC 20 May 2026

GALE WARNING 3 FOR SOUTHEASTERN AREA

SITUATION AT 200000UTC
Vigorous flow forecast with low 1001hPa developing near 34S161E by 200600UTC,
low 1002hPa near 34S162E at 201200UTC, low 1002hPa near 35S162E at 201800UTC,
then low 1004hPa near 33S162E at 210000UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by 37S159E 37S165E 30S165E 30S159E 37S159E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 30/40 knots forecast to develop within 180nm of low in western
semicircle by 200600UTC. 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 0700 UTC 20 May 2026