Coastal Wind Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Coastal Waters Wind Warning For Margaret River to Walpole. Issued at 10:00 pm WST on Sunday 21 October 2012 Synoptic situation A cold front is approaching the southwest corner of the state and expected to reach the coast early Monday morning. Strong Wind Warning Margaret River to Walpole Winds increasing to northwesterly 20 to 30 knots during Sunday evening, shifting westerly and easing below 25 knots by Sunday mid-night. Seas to 3 metres. Swell to 2 metres. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Monday. Please be aware Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. [close]