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OCEAN WIND WARNING FOR METAREA 10 
Issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
at 1244 UTC 21 FEBRUARY 2024

GALE WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal nine south (15.9S)
 longitude one hundred and twenty two decimal six east (122.6E)
Recent movement : west at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 20 knots
Central pressure: 999 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 to 36
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 20 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 1200 UTC 22
February.

Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of centre in SE quadrant by 0600
UTC 22 February with rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 22 February: Within 45 nautical miles of 16.1 south 120.4 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 22 February: Within 65 nautical miles of 17.1 south 118.2 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use email to tcwc@bom.gov.au.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 21 February 2024.

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE