Weather Warnings - Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

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

Final Gale Warning For Western And Southeastern Areas

Issued at 10:58 AM EDT on Thursday 10 October 2024

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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 flow with cold front near 43S126E 51S129E 52S125E. Forecast near 43S132E 50S135E 52S133E at 100600UTC, and weakening thereafter.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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