473 WOAU60 AMMC 241202 IDY21091 40:2:1:04:70S100E35060:01:00 SECURITE High Seas Weather Warning for METAREA 10 Issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology At 1202UTC 24 November 2024 GALE WARNING FOR SOUTHERN AREA SITUATION AT 1200UTC Vigorous flow associated with trough near 51S130E 56S138E, and near 51S136E 56S141E at 241800UTC and then weakening. AREA AFFECTED Bounded by 51S139E 53S141E 55S140E 54S134E 51S130E 51S139E. FORECAST Westerly quarter winds 30/40 knots within 240nm east of trough. Winds easing below 34 knots throughout the affected area by 242100UTC. Rough to very rough seas. Moderate to heavy swell. 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. The next alert will be issued by 1900 UTC 24 November 2024