WOAU12 AMMC 211740
IDY21010
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SECURITE
High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
At 1740UTC 21 December 2024

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN AREA

SITUATION AT 1800UTC
Vigorous southeasterly quarter winds associated with a low 1002hPa near
20.5S151.5E. Forecast low 1004hPa near 20.5S152E at 220000UTC, low 1001hPa near
20.5S152E at 220600UTC, low 1003hPa near 20.5S154E at 221200UTC, and low
1001hPa near 21S155E at 221800UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by area 19S151E 21S151E 22S153E 20S155E 19S151E.

FORECAST
Southeasterly quarter winds 30/40 knots within 60nm of low in the southwestern
quadrant only. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout the affected area by
221200UTC. Rough to very rough seas. Low to 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.


The next alert will be issued by 0100 UTC 22 December 2024