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High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10
Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
At 1151UTC 16 July 2026

GALE WARNING 5 FOR SOUTHERN AREA

SITUATION AT 161200UTC
Vigorous flow associated with warm front near 57S096E 62S096E. Forecast near
58S103E 62S103E at 161800UTC, near 58S111E 63S111E at 170000UTC, near 59S119E
63S118E at 170600UTC, and near 60S130E 64S130E at 171200UTC.

AREA AFFECTED
Bounded by 54S080E 59S124E 63S120E 60S080E 54S080E.

FORECAST
Northwesterly quarter winds initially west of warm front until 161800UTC, then
redeveloping within 360nm west of warm front after 170900UTC. Northerly quarter
winds within 120nm east of warm front developing by 170000UTC. 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 1900 UTC 16 July 2026