IDY21090 40:2:1:04:70S075E25090:01:00 SECURITE High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10 Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology At 0558UTC 29 April 2026 GALE WARNING 10 FOR SOUTHERN AREA SITUATION AT 290600UTC Vigorous flow developing associated with warm front entering from west near 55S098E 61S096E 65S083E to low 972hpa near 64S072E at 300600UTC. AREA AFFECTED Bounded by 65S080E 59S080E 50S085E 56S103E 60S102E 65S080E 60S097E 65S080E. FORECAST Northerly quarter winds within 120nm east of warm front, shifting northwesterly quarter west of front and turning clockwise within 600nm of low, developing from 300600UTC. Wind speeds 30/40 knots. 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 1300 UTC 29 April 2026