Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 5 For Southeastern Area Issued at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday 01 July 2025 ================================================================================ 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. ================================================================================ Weather Situation Vigorous flow associated trough 36S155E to low 1000hPa near 33S153E. Forecast trough 37S153E 34S153E to low 993hPa near 33S154E at 010600UTC, trough 38S153E to low 989hPa near 34S154E at 011200UTC, weakening trough 39S155E to low 986hPa near 34.4S153E at 011800UTC, and then just low 988hPa near 33S153.5E at 020000UTC. Mariners should take early and adequate evasive action, activate ship safety plans, check cargo securing arrangements, and if possible, avoid the area. 0700 UTC 01 July 2025 [close]