WOAU24 AMMC 151130 IDY21030 40:2:1:04:50S125E45050:01:00 SECURITE High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10 Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, BNOC At 1130UTC 15 September 2023 FINAL GALE WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN AREA SITUATION AT 1200UTC Vigorous flow associated with a trough near 21S167E 24S168E. Forecast trough near 21S170E 24S171E at 151800UTC. AREA AFFECTED Bounded by 21S166E 21S170E 24S170E 24S166E 21S166E 21S166E. FORECAST Southeasterly quarter winds within 120nm west of trough, shifting southerly quarter within 120nm west of trough. Wind speeds 30/40 knots, easing below 34 knots throughout by 151800UTC. Rough to very rough seas. Moderate 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. No further alerts will be issued for this event.