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OCEAN WIND WARNING FOR METAREA 10 
Issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
at 0640 UTC 25 MARCH 2025

GALE WARNING

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.

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Tropical Low was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal eight south (16.8S)
 longitude one hundred and nine decimal two east (109.2E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 995 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 to 72
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 90 nautical miles in SW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre increasing to 40 knots by 1200 UTC 25
March.

Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 90 nautical miles in SW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell. 

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 25 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.2 south 107.3 east
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 26 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 17.3 south 105.3 east
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use email to tcwc@bom.gov.au.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 25 March 2025.

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE