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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
At 1150UTC 29 August 2026

GALE WARNING 11 FOR SOUTHERN AREA

SITUATION AT 291200UTC
Vigorous flow associated with low 959hPa near 63S162E. Forecast low 959hPa east
of area near 60S159E at 291800UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by 62S160E 62S153E 58S151E 54S160E 62S160E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 30/40 knots within 360nm of low in northern quadrant. Winds
associated with low easing below 34 knots throughout area by 300000UTC. 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 1900 UTC 29 August 2026