Tropical Cyclones [Index]

Tropical Cyclone DOMINIC [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 0040UTC 26 JANUARY 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 a Tropical Low was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal zero south (19.0S)
 longitude one hundred and sixteen decimal two east (116.2E)
Recent movement : southwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa
The low may develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 6 to 18 hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 27
January.
From 0600 UTC 26 January winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of
centre, with rough to very rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 26 January: Within 55 nautical miles of 19.5 south 115.8 east
                        Central pressure 989 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots.
At 0000 UTC 27 January: Within 85 nautical miles of 20.2 south 115.6 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 26 January 2009.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0639UTC 26 JANUARY 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 Dominic  was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty decimal one south (20.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal six east (115.6E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 987 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 1800 UTC 26
January, then easing to 30 knots by 0600 UTC 27 January.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 26 January: Within 55 nautical miles of 21.4 south 115.3 east
                        Central pressure 982 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots.
At 0600 UTC 27 January: Within 85 nautical miles of 22.8 south 115.6 east
                        Central pressure 996 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 26 January 2009.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1243UTC 26 JANUARY 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 Dominic  was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty decimal seven south (20.7S)
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal three east (115.3E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 0000 UTC 27
January and then easing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 27 January.
Winds above 48 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
and moderate swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell. 
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 27 January: Within 55 nautical miles of 22.1 south 115.3 east over
land
                        Central pressure 989 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots.
At 1200 UTC 27 January: Within 85 nautical miles of 23.5 south 115.8 east over
land
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots

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 26 January 2009.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1904UTC 26 JANUARY 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 Dominic  was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal two south (21.2S)
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal one east (115.1E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC 27
January and then easing to 30 knots by 1800 UTC 27 January.
Winds above 48 knots within 15 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
and moderate swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell. 
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 27 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 22.2 south 115.1 east over
land
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots.
At 1800 UTC 27 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 23.5 south 115.9 east over
land
                        Central pressure 995 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots

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 27 January 2009.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0045UTC 27 JANUARY 2009

GALE 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 Dominic  was centred over land within 15 nautical
miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal seven south (21.7S)
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal three east (115.3E)
Recent movement : south southeast at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 980 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots over water, easing to below 34 knots by 0600 UTC 27
January.
Winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with rough to very
rough seas and moderate swell. Winds over marine areas easing to below gale
force by 0600 UTC 27 January. 
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 27 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 23.0 south 115.8 east over
land
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots.
At 0000 UTC 28 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 24.4 south 116.9 east over
land
                        Central pressure 994 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots

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 27 January 2009.
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0357UTC 27 JANUARY 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 0300 UTC Tropical Cyclone Dominic  was centred over land within 20 nautical
miles of
 latitude twenty two decimal zero south (22.0S)
 longitude one hundred and fifteen decimal four east (115.4E)
Recent movement : south southeast at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 983 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
NIL

FORECAST
The cyclone is weakening over land and gales are no longer expected over marine
areas.

REMARKS
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The cyclone is weakening over land and no further warnings will be issued.