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Tropical Cyclone MELANIE [Australian Region][South Indian Ocean][South Pacific Ocean][Southern Hemisphere][Summaries and Track Data]

HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0058UTC 28 DECEMBER 2007
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 a tropical low was centred within 40 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal zero south [14.0S]
 longitude one hundred and seventeen decimal seven east [117.7E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 990 hPa
The low may develop into a tropical cyclone within in the next 12 to 24 hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots 1200 UTC 28
December, further increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 29 December.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 28 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 15.1 south 117.8 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 29 December: Within 105 nautical miles of 15.9 south 117.8 east
                        Central pressure 976 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.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 28 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0713UTC 28 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal four south [14.4S]
 longitude one hundred and seventeen decimal nine east [117.9E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 984 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 120 nautical miles in
southern quadrants.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 55 knots by 0600 UTC 29
December.

Winds within 40 nautical miles of centre increasing to greater then 48 knots by
1800 UTC 28 December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to 120
nautical miles in southern quadrants with rough to very rough seas and moderate
swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 28 December: Within 45 nautical miles of 15.2 south 118.2 east
                        Central pressure 976 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 29 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 16.0 south 118.5 east
                        Central pressure 968 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.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 28 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1303UTC 28 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal nine south [14.9S]
 longitude one hundred and eighteen decimal zero east [118.0E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 984 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 120 nautical miles in
southern quadrants.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 55 knots by 1200 UTC 29
December.

Winds within 40 nautical miles of centre increasing to greater then 48 knots by
0000 UTC 29 December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to 120
nautical miles in southern quadrants with rough to very rough seas and moderate
swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 29 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 15.7 south 118.2 east
                        Central pressure 976 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 29 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 16.7 south 117.9 east
                        Central pressure 968 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.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 28 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1857UTC 28 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal three south [15.3S]
 longitude one hundred and eighteen decimal zero east [118.0E]
Recent movement : south at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 980 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of centre extending to within 150 nautical miles in
southern quadrants.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre increasing to 55 knots by 1800 UTC 29
December.

Winds within 50 nautical miles of centre increasing to greater then 48 knots by
0000 UTC 29 December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to 150
nautical miles in southern quadrants with rough to very rough seas and moderate
swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 29 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.4 south 118.0 east
                        Central pressure 976 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 29 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 17.3 south 117.2 east
                        Central pressure 968 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.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 29 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0104UTC 29 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 45 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal seven south [16.7S]
 longitude one hundred and eighteen decimal zero east [118.0E]
Recent movement : south at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 974 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre increasing to 70 knots by 1800 UTC 29
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 1800 UTC 29
December with very high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.

Winds above 48 knots within 45 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas and
moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 29 December: Within 75 nautical miles of 18.0 south 118.0 east
                        Central pressure 964 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 30 December: Within 100 nautical miles of 19.1 south 117.5 east
                        Central pressure 956 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 29 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0651UTC 29 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 40 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal one south [17.1S]
 longitude one hundred and sixteen decimal nine east [116.9E]
Recent movement : southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 75 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre increasing to 75 knots by 0600 UTC 30
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 1800 UTC 29
December with very high to phenomenal seas.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 75 nautical miles of centre with rough to very rough
seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 29 December: Within 60 nautical miles of 18.3 south 115.8 east
                        Central pressure 960 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 30 December: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.5 south 114.6 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 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 29 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1236UTC 29 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal three south [17.3S]
 longitude one hundred and sixteen decimal three east [116.3E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre increasing to 75 knots by 1200 UTC 30
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 1800 UTC 29
December with very high to phenomenal seas.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 30 December: Within 60 nautical miles of 18.2 south 115.0 east
                        Central pressure 958 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 30 December: Within 85 nautical miles of 19.0 south 114.0 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 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 29 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1530UTC 29 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 1500 UTC Tropical Cyclone Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal four south [17.4S]
 longitude one hundred and sixteen decimal zero east [116.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre increasing to 75 knots by 1500 UTC 30
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 1800 UTC 29
December with very high to phenomenal seas.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0300 UTC 30 December: Within 60 nautical miles of 18.3 south 114.8 east
                        Central pressure 956 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.
At 1500 UTC 30 December: Within 85 nautical miles of 18.9 south 113.7 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 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 29 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1831UTC 29 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal zero south [18.0S]
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal six east [115.6E]
Recent movement : southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 964 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 60 knots near the centre increasing to 75 knots by 1800 UTC 30
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 0000 UTC 30
December with very high to phenomenal seas.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 30 December: Within 55 nautical miles of 18.8 south 114.4 east
                        Central pressure 956 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 30 December: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.2 south 113.6 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 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 30 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0041UTC 30 DECEMBER 2007
 
HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal two south [18.2S]
 longitude one hundred and fourteen decimal zero east [114.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 964 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 60 knots near the centre increasing to 70 knots by 0000 UTC 31
December.

Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 1800 UTC 30
December with very high to phenomenal seas.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 30 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.4 south 112.9 east
                        Central pressure 964 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 31 December: Within 80 nautical miles of 20.2 south 112.0 east
                        Central pressure 956 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 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 30 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0649UTC 30 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal one south [19.1S]
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal two east [113.2E]
Recent movement : southwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre decreasing to 40 knots by 0600 UTC 31
December.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre until 0000 UTC 31
December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 30 December: Within 60 nautical miles of 19.6 south 111.9 east
                        Central pressure 974 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 31 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 19.9 south 110.9 east
                        Central pressure 982 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 1300 UTC 30 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1227UTC 30 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal nine south [18.9S]
 longitude one hundred and twelve decimal six east [112.6E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre decreasing to 45 knots by 1200 UTC 31
December.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre until 0000 UTC 31
December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 31 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.3 south 111.3 east
                        Central pressure 972 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 31 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 19.6 south 110.3 east
                        Central pressure 980 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 30 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1813UTC 30 DECEMBER 2007
 
STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal one south [19.1S]
 longitude one hundred and twelve decimal zero east [112.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 968 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre decreasing to 40 knots by 1800 UTC 31
December.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre until 0000 UTC 31
December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 31 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.6 south 110.9 east
                        Central pressure 978 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 31 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 19.8 south 109.9 east
                        Central pressure 982 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 31 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0120UTC 31 DECEMBER 2007
 
Storm Force Wind Warning FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 20 nautical miles
of
latitude eighteen decimal seven south [18.7S]
longitude one hundred and twelve decimal zero east [112.0E]
Recent movement : west northwest at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 976 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre decreasing to 35 knots by 0000 UTC 01
January.

Winds above 48 knots within 35 nautical miles of centre until 0600 UTC 31
December with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 31 December: Within 50 nautical miles of 18.6 south 111.5 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 01 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.8 south 111.0 east
                        Central pressure 988 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 31 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0649UTC 31 DECEMBER 2007
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal eight south [18.8S]
 longitude one hundred and eleven decimal five east [111.5E]
Recent movement : west at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 980 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre decreasing to 50 nautical miles by 0600
UTC 1 January.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre decreasing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC 01
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 31 December: Within 60 nautical miles of 19.0 south 110.6 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 01 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.5 south 109.7 east
                        Central pressure 988 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 1300 UTC 31 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1248UTC 31 DECEMBER 2007
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal zero south [19.0S]
 longitude one hundred and eleven decimal zero east [111.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 980 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 01
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 01 January: Within 45 nautical miles of 19.4 south 110.1 east
                        Central pressure 984 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 01 January: Within 70 nautical miles of 20.0 south 109.4 east
                        Central pressure 990 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 31 December 2007.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1850UTC 31 DECEMBER 2007
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal eight south [18.8S]
 longitude one hundred and eleven decimal zero east [111.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 01
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 01 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.2 south 110.3 east
                        Central pressure 988 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 01 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.7 south 109.3 east
                        Central pressure 992 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 01 January 2008.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0057UTC 1 JANUARY 2008
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal three south [19.3S]
 longitude one hundred and ten decimal nine east [110.9E]
Recent movement : southwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within  120 nautical miles of the centre in southwest quadrant decreasing to 60
nautical miles in northeast quadrant.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 0000 UTC 02
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of the centre in southwest
quadrant decreasing to 60 nautical miles in northeast quadrant with rough to
very rough seas and moderate swell until 0000 UTC 02 January.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 01 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 20.0 south 110.1 east
                        Central pressure 990 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 02 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 20.5 south 109.0 east
                        Central pressure 994 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 01 January 2008.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0659UTC 1 JANUARY 2008
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal nine south [19.9S]
 longitude one hundred and ten decimal six east [110.6E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 986 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within  100 nautical miles of the centre in southwest quadrant decreasing to 40
nautical miles in northeast quadrant.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 0000 UTC 02
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 100 nautical miles of the centre in southwest
quadrant decreasing to 40 nautical miles in northeast quadrant with rough to
very rough seas and moderate swell. Winds easing below 34 knots by 0000 UTC 02
January.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 01 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 20.7 south 109.6 east
                        Central pressure 990 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 02 January: Within 70 nautical miles of 21.6 south 108.5 east
                        Central pressure 994 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 01 January 2008.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1246UTC 1 JANUARY 2008
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal zero south [21.0S]
 longitude one hundred and ten decimal one east [110.1E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 986 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants
  and within 60 nautical miles in NW quadrant.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 0000 UTC 02
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants
  and within 60 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.
Winds easing below 34 knots by 0000 UTC 02 January.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 02 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 22.3 south 109.2 east
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 02 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 23.3 south 108.2 east
                        Central pressure 994 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 01 January 2008.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 1845UTC 1 JANUARY 2008
 
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Melanie was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal seven south [21.7S]
 longitude one hundred and nine decimal seven east [109.7E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Within 80 nautical miles in southern quadrants
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant.


FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre decreasing to 30 knots by 0000 UTC 02
January.

Winds above 34 knots within 80 nautical miles in southern quadrants
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough to very rough seas and
moderate swell.
Winds easing below 34 knots by 0000 UTC 02 January.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 02 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 22.9 south 108.6 east
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 02 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 23.4 south 107.8 east
                        Central pressure 996 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 0100 UTC 02 January 2008.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
CENTRE PERTH AT 0049UTC 2 JANUARY 2008
CANCELLATION
GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA

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 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Melanie was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty two decimal six south [22.6S]
 longitude one hundred and eight decimal three east [108.3E]
Recent movement : southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 990 hPa


AREA AFFECTED
Gales are no longer expected.

FORECAST
No further warnings will be issued for this system.

WEATHER PERTH