Marine Weather Warnings - Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre)

Final Gale Warning 1 For Western Area

Issued at 11:17 AM EDT on Tuesday 01 April 2025

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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.
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Weather Situation
Vigorous northeasterly flow easing associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Courtney west of area.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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