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Tropical Cyclone FREDDY : BoM Warnings
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1255UTC 6 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1200 UTC a tropical low was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal eight south (15.8S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal five east (113.5E)
Recent movement : west northwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 993 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
120 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 20/30 knots with rough seas and low to moderate swell. Winds
reaching 35 knots at times in western quadrants then 35 knots in all quadrants
after 1800 UTC 6 February.
Maximum winds increasing to 45 knots by 1200 UTC 07 February.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 07 February: Within 50 nautical miles of 15.5 south 112.4 east
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 07 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 15.5 south 111.3 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 06 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1822UTC 6 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal six south (15.6S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal three east (113.3E)
Recent movement : west northwest at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 990 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
120 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre increasing to 45 knots by 0600 UTC 07
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 120 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 07 February: Within 60 nautical miles of 15.5 south 112.3 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 07 February: Within 90 nautical miles of 15.5 south 111.0 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 07 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 0053UTC 7 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal zero south (16.0S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal two east (113.2E)
Recent movement : west northwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 987 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
120 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 08
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 120 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 07 February: Within 60 nautical miles of 16.0 south 112.3 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 08 February: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.2 south 110.9 east
                        Central pressure 982 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 07 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 0659UTC 7 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 Cyclone Freddy was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal one south (16.1S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal one east (113.1E)
Recent movement : west at 2 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 989 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 08
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 07 February: Within 60 nautical miles of 16.1 south 112.0 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 08 February: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.2 south 110.2 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 07 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 1258UTC 7 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal one south (16.1S)
 longitude one hundred and twelve decimal four east (112.4E)
Recent movement : west at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 08
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 08 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.2 south 110.8 east
                        Central pressure 982 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 08 February: Within 110 nautical miles of 16.5 south 109.0 east
                        Central pressure 982 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 07 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 1853UTC 7 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal three south (16.3S)
 longitude one hundred and eleven decimal five east (111.5E)
Recent movement : west at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 45 knots by 0600 UTC 08
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 08 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.4 south 109.6 east
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 08 February: Within 110 nautical miles of 16.9 south 107.7 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 08 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 0035UTC 8 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal nine south (15.9S)
 longitude one hundred and ten decimal four east (110.4E)
Recent movement : west at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 983 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre increasing to 55 knots by 0000 UTC 09
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 08 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.5 south 109.1 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 09 February: Within 110 nautical miles of 17.1 south 107.1 east
                        Central pressure 981 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 08 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 0654UTC 8 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal two south (16.2S)
 longitude one hundred and nine decimal eight east (109.8E)
Recent movement : west at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 985 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre increasing to 55 knots by 1800 UTC 08
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 08 February: Within 75 nautical miles of 16.9 south 108.2 east
                        Central pressure 982 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 09 February: Within 95 nautical miles of 17.6 south 106.1 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 08 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 1300UTC 8 FEBRUARY 2009

STORM FORCE WIND 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 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal six south (16.6S)
 longitude one hundred and eight decimal five east (108.5E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 987 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 45 knots by 1200 UTC 09
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 09 February: Within 75 nautical miles of 17.4 south 106.6 east
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 09 February: Within 95 nautical miles of 18.3 south 104.8 east
                        Central pressure 988 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 08 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE DARWIN
AT 1849UTC 8 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal zero south (17.0S)
 longitude one hundred and seven decimal six east (107.6E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 989 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
150 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 1800 UTC 09
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 150 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 09 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.9 south 105.5 east
                        Central pressure 989 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 09 February: Within 110 nautical miles of 18.8 south 103.5 east
                        Central pressure 991 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 09 February 2009.

WEATHER DARWIN
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0104UTC 9 FEBRUARY 2009

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 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal five south (17.5S)
 longitude one hundred and six decimal nine east (106.9E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 992 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre in eastern quadrants extending to within
120 nautical miles of the centre in western quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 1200 UTC 09
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre in
eastern quadrants extending to within 120 nautical miles of the centre in
western quadrants. Very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 09 February: Within 50 nautical miles of 18.5 south 104.8 east
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 10 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.3 south 102.6 east
                        Central pressure 995 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 09 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0708UTC 9 FEBRUARY 2009

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 Cyclone Freddy was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal three south (18.3S)
 longitude one hundred and five decimal eight east (105.8E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the east and north extending to
within 120 nautical miles of the centre to the south and west.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 0600 UTC 10
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the
east and north extending to within 120 nautical miles of the centre to the
south and west. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below
gale force to the north and east in the next 6 to 12 hours and easing below
gale force in all quadrants from 0000 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 09 February: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.3 south 103.7 east
                        Central pressure 995 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 10 February: Within 80 nautical miles of 20.1 south 101.5 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 09 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1257UTC 9 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal eight south (18.8S)
 longitude one hundred and four decimal six east (104.6E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the east and north extending to
within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the south and west.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 10
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the
east and north extending to within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the
south and west. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below
35 knots by 0600 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 10 February: Within 55 nautical miles of 19.6 south 102.3 east
                        Central pressure 995 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 10 February: Within 85 nautical miles of 20.4 south 100.5 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 09 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1852UTC 9 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal two south (19.2S)
 longitude one hundred and three decimal five east (103.5E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the east and north extending to
within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the south and west.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1800 UTC 10
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the
east and north extending to within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the
south and west. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below
35 knots by 0600 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 10 February: Within 55 nautical miles of 19.9 south 101.4 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 10 February: Within 85 nautical miles of 20.5 south 99.4 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 10 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0034UTC 10 FEBRUARY 2009

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 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal nine south (19.9S)
 longitude one hundred and two decimal four east (102.4E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 997 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the east and north extending to
within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the south and west.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 0600 UTC 10
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre to the
east and north extending to within 100 nautical miles of the centre to the
south and west. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below
35 knots by 0600 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 10 February: Within 55 nautical miles of 20.7 south 100.4 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 11 February: Within 85 nautical miles of 21.2 south 98.4 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 10 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0636UTC 10 FEBRUARY 2009

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 Cyclone Freddy was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty decimal six south (20.6S)
 longitude one hundred and one decimal three east (101.3E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 997 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 30 nautical miles of the centre to the northwest and extending to within
90 nautical miles of the centre in the southern quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre increasing to 30 knots by 1800 UTC 10
February.
Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 30 nautical miles of the centre to the
northwest and extending to within 90 nautical miles of the centre in southern
quadrants. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below 35
knots by 1800 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 10 February: Within 55 nautical miles of 21.3 south 99.1 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 11 February: Within 85 nautical miles of 22.0 south 97.4 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 10 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1216UTC 10 FEBRUARY 2009

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 1200 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Freddy was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal zero south (21.0S)
 longitude ninety nine decimal eight east (99.8E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 13 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of the centre in southern quadrants until 1800 UTC 10
February.

FORECAST
SE/NE winds 25/35 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre in southern
quadrants. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below 35
knots by 1800 UTC 10 February. 
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 11 February: Within 55 nautical miles of 21.6 south 97.7 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 11 February: Within 85 nautical miles of 22.3 south 96.4 east
                        Central pressure 1001 hPa.
                        Winds to 25 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to +61892632261
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 312.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 10 February 2009.

WEATHER PERTH

Tropical cyclone tracks developed by Michael Bath using operational warnings and advisories.


Document: tropical_cyclone_freddy_bom_warnings.htm
Updated: 17 June 2020
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