Marine Weather Warnings - Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

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

Final Gale Warning 2 For Southern Area

Issued at 04:48 AM EDT on Wednesday 02 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 northwesterly flow easing.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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