Weather Warnings - Gale Wind Warning

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

Final Gale Warning For Western Area

Issued at 10:57 PM EDT on Wednesday 18 December 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 westerly flow easing.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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