Weather Warnings - Ocean Gale Warning

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

Gale Warning For Southern Area


Issued at 03:05 PM EST on Friday 20 September 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 associated with a trough 50S166E to low 952hPa near 56S156E. Forecast 52S169E to low 954hPa near 58S159E at 201200UTC, 56S167E to low 958hPa near 59S161E at 201800UTC, east of area thereafter.



1200 UTC 20 September 2024

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