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Tropical Cyclone HAMISH March 2009 [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, BRISBANE 0635 UTC 5 March 2009

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
Low with a central pressure of 1004 hectopascals centred at 050600UTC near 12.9
south 147.1 east moving slowly southwards. Position fair.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100nm of low in the southern hemisphere.

FORECAST
Expect clockwise winds 30/40 knots to develop during the next 12 to 24 hours.
Seas rising to very rough. 

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 +61732200221 or satellite to SAC 41
through Land Earth Station Perth 222.
 
WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1304 UTC 5 March 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal four south [13.4S]
 longitude one hundred and forty seven decimal zero east [147.0E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 997 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 35/40 knots with very rough to high seas. Winds near the centre
of the system increasing to 50 knots by 061200UTC.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 06 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 14.3 south 146.5 east
                        Central pressure 993 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots.
At 1200 UTC 06 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 15.7 south 147.0 east
                        Central pressure 987 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 +61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through
Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 05 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1940 UTC 5 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal eight south [13.8S]
 longitude one hundred and forty seven decimal zero east [147.0E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 4 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds 40/50 knots within 40NM of centre, increasing to 64/75 knots
within 25NM after 060600UTC. Seas rising very high to phenomenal and heavy
swell.

Clockwise winds above 34 knots within 100NM of centre with rough seas and
moderate to heavy swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 06 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 14.8 south 146.7 east
                        Central pressure 978 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 knots.
At 1200 UTC 06 March: Within 65 nautical miles of 15.2 south 147.0 east
                        Central pressure 974 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 06 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0111 UTC 6 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal three south [14.3S]
 longitude one hundred and forty six decimal eight east [146.8E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds within 25 nautical miles of the centre 60 knots, increasing to 65
knots after 060600UTC and to 75 knots after 061800UTC. Seas rising very high to
phenomenal on heavy confused swell.
Within 40 nautical miles of the centre clockwise winds 48/63 knots with high
seas and heavy swell. 
Elsewhere, clockwise winds 34/47 knots with very rough seas and heavy swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 06 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 15.6 south 147.1 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 07 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.0 south 147.7 east
                        Central pressure 966 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 06 March 2009.   
WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0731 UTC 6 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal nine south [14.9S]
 longitude one hundred and forty six decimal six east [146.6E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds within 25 nautical miles of the centre 60 knots, increasing to 80
knots by 070000UTC. Seas rising very high to phenomenal on heavy confused swell.

Within 40 nautical miles of the centre clockwise winds 48/63 knots with high
seas and heavy swell. 

Elsewhere, clockwise winds 34/47 knots with very rough seas and heavy swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 06 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.0 south 146.8 east
                        Central pressure 967 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 knots.
At 0600 UTC 07 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.5 south 147.4 east
                        Central pressure 963 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212. 
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 06 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1231 UTC 6 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles
of
 latitude fifteen decimal four south [15.4S]
 longitude one hundred and forty seven decimal two east [147.2E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 65 knots
Central pressure: 970 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 110 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 65 knots within 25 nautical miles of the centre, increasing
to 85 knots by 071200UTC. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 45 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 110 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 07 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.7 south 147.7 east
                        Central pressure 964 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 knots.
At 1200 UTC 07 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.0 south 148.7 east
                        Central pressure 962 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 06 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1916 UTC 6 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude sixteen decimal two south [16.2S] longitude one hundred and forty
seven decimal seven east [147.7E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 110 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 65 knots within 25 nautical miles of the centre, increasing
to 85 knots by 071200UTC. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 45 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 110 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 07 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 17.7 south 148.5 east
                        Central pressure 961 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 knots.
At 1800 UTC 07 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 19.1 south 149.2 east
                        Central pressure 953 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 07 March 2009.
WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0122 UTC 7 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude sixteen decimal nine south [16.9S] longitude one hundred and forty
eight decimal one east [148.1E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 85 knots
Central pressure: 960 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 110 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 85 knots within 25 nautical miles of the centre, increasing
to 100 knots within 35nm by 080000UTC. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 55 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 110 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 07 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 18.3 south 149.0 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots.
At 0000 UTC 08 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 19.6 south 149.9 east
                        Central pressure 942 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 07 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0742 UTC 7 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude seventeen decimal nine south [17.9S] longitude one hundred and forty
eight decimal eight east [148.8E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 100 knots
Central pressure: 950 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 110 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 100 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre. Phenomenal
seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 60 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 110 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 07 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 19.3 south 149.6 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 knots.
At 0600 UTC 08 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 20.7 south 150.1 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 07 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1251 UTC 7 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude eighteen decimal five south [18.5S] and longitude one hundred and
forty nine decimal three east [149.3E]
Recent movement : southeast at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 115 knots
Central pressure: 930 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
115 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 08 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 20.0 south 150.1 east
                        Central pressure 930 hPa.
                        Winds to 115 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 08 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 21.3 south 150.7 east
                        Central pressure 944 hPa.
                        Winds to 110 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 +61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through
Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 07 March 2009.
WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1917 UTC 7 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of
 latitude nineteen decimal two south [19.2S]
 longitude one hundred and forty nine decimal nine east [149.9E]
Recent movement : southeast at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 115 knots
Central pressure: 925 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
115 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 08 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 20.7 south 150.7 east
                        Central pressure 927 hPa.
                        Winds to 115 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 08 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 21.9 south 151.3 east
                        Central pressure 926 hPa.
                        Winds to 115 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 08 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0053 UTC 8 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty decimal one south [20.1S] longitude one hundred and fifty
decimal five east [150.5E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 115 knots
Central pressure: 925 hPa 

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 35 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
115 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 60 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 08 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 21.5 south 151.1 east
                        Central pressure 937 hPa.
                        Winds to 105 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 09 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 22.6 south 151.8 east
                        Central pressure 947 hPa.
                        Winds to 95 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.  
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 08 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0734 UTC 8 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty decimal eight south [20.8S] longitude one hundred and fifty
decimal eight east [150.8E]
Recent movement : southeast at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 90 knots
Central pressure: 950 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 30 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
90 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 55 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 100 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 08 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 21.8 south 151.7 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 09 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 22.5 south 152.7 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 08 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1257 UTC 8 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty one decimal one south [21.1S] longitude one hundred and fifty
one decimal four east [151.4E]
Recent movement : southeast at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 945 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 09 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 21.9 south 152.3 east
                        Central pressure 945 hPa.
                        Winds to 95 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 09 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 22.7 south 153.3 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 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 +61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through
Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 08 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1952 UTC 8 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles
of latitude twenty one decimal four south [21.4S] longitude one hundred and
fifty one decimal nine east [151.9E]. 
Recent movement : southeast at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 945 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 130 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 130 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 09 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 22.3 south 152.9 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 09 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 23.1 south 153.6 east
                        Central pressure 961 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 09 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0059 UTC 9 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty two decimal one south [22.1S] longitude one hundred and fifty
two decimal six east [152.6E]
Recent movement : southeast at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 945 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 45 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 09 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 23.0 south 153.5 east
                        Central pressure 956 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 10 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 23.6 south 154.0 east
                        Central pressure 964 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 +61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through
Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 09 March 2009.
WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0407 UTC 9 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0300 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty two decimal five south [22.5S] longitude one hundred and
fifty two decimal nine east [152.9E]
Recent movement : southeast at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 945 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Outside the 120 nautical miles of the centre, north of 27S and west of 155E:
E/SE winds 34/40 knots after 100000UTC. Very rough seas.

Forecast positions
At 1500 UTC 09 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 23.3 south 153.7 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots near centre.
At 0300 UTC 10 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 23.9 south 154.2 east
                        Central pressure 954 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 09 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0703 UTC 9 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty two decimal eight south [22.8S] longitude one hundred and
fifty three decimal two east [153.2E]
Recent movement : southeast at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 945 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre, and also in the area south to 27S and
west of 155E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Outside the 120 nautical miles of the centre, south to 27S and west of 155E, 
E/SE winds increasing to 34/40 knots tonight. Seas becoming very rough.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 09 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 23.4 south 153.8 east
                        Central pressure 950 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 10 March: Within 65 nautical miles of 23.8 south 154.2 east
                        Central pressure 959 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 09 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1317 UTC 9 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles
of latitude twenty three decimal two south [23.2S] longitude one hundred and
fifty three decimal seven east [153.7E] 
Recent movement : southeast at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 948 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre, and also in the area south to 27S and
west of 156E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 70 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Outside of 120 nautical miles of the centre, north of 27S and west of 156E: NE
to SE winds 34/40 knots. Very rough seas.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 10 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 23.8 south 154.7 east
                        Central pressure 952 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 10 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 24.1 south 155.0 east
                        Central pressure 964 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 09 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1856 UTC 9 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude twenty three decimal seven south [23.7S] longitude one hundred and
fifty four decimal one east [154.1E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 95 knots
Central pressure: 946 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre, and also in the area south to 27S and
west of 155E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
95 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 65 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Outside of 120 nautical miles of the centre, north of 27S and west of 155E: E/SE
winds increasing to 34/40 knots. Seas rising very rough.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 10 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 24.1 south 154.6 east
                        Central pressure 954 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 10 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 23.9 south 154.9 east
                        Central pressure 966 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 10 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0113 UTC 10 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude twenty four decimal two south [24.2S] longitude one hundred and
fifty four decimal eight east [154.8E]
Recent movement : southeast at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 85 knots
Central pressure: 965 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre, and also in the area south to 27S and
west of 155E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
85 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 60 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots elsewhere within 120 nautical miles of the centre.
Very rough to high seas.

Outside of 120 nautical miles of the centre, south to 28S and west of 156E: E/SE
winds 34/40 knots, reaching 40/47 knots at times. Seas very rough.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 10 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 24.5 south 155.6 east
                        Central pressure 965 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 11 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 24.2 south 155.9 east
                        Central pressure 973 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 10 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0707 UTC 10 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 10 nautical miles
of latitude twenty four decimal seven south [24.7S] longitude one hundred and
fifty five decimal six east [155.6E]
Recent movement : east southeast at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 85 knots
Central pressure: 965 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre in the northern semicircle, 120 nautical
miles of the centre in the southern semicircle, and also in the area south to
28S and west of 156E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 35 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
85 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 55 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Clockwise winds 34/47 knots within 90 nautical miles of the centre in the
northern semicircle and 120 nautical miles of the centre in the southern
semicircle. Very rough to high seas.

Outside of 120 nautical miles of the centre in the southern semicircle, and
south to 28S and west of 156E: E/SE winds 34/40 knots, reaching 40/47 knots at
times. Seas very rough.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 10 March: Within 40 nautical miles of 24.7 south 156.3 east
                        Central pressure 967 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 11 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 24.3 south 156.5 east
                        Central pressure 980 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 10 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1331 UTC 10 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred near 24.7S 155.9E
Recent movement : east at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 70 knots
Central pressure: 967 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 70 nautical miles in NW quadrant.
FORECAST
Clockwise winds above 63 knots within 35 nautical miles of the centre, reaching
70 knots close to the centre. Very high to phenomenal seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 50 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 70 nautical miles in NW quadrant with very rough to high seas.

Outside of 120 nautical miles of the centre, north of 27S and west of 160E: E/SE
winds 34/40 knots tonight. Seas very rough on a moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 11 March: Within 55 nautical miles of 24.6 south 156.1 east
                        Central pressure 977 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 11 March: Within 70 nautical miles of 23.9 south 155.7 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 10 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1837 UTC 10 March 2009

HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 30 nautical miles
of
 latitude twenty four decimal seven south [24.7S]
 longitude one hundred and fifty six decimal zero east [156.0E]
Recent movement : near stationary
Maximum winds   : 70 knots
Central pressure: 967 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 115 nautical miles of the cyclone centre, and elsewhere south of the
cyclone centre and west of 157E.
FORECAST
Clockwise winds 64/70 knots within 30 nautical miles of the centre. Very high
seas.

Clockwise winds 48/63 knots elsewhere within 50 nautical miles of the centre.
High to very high seas.

Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 95 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 115 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 80 nautical miles in NW quadrant with very rough to high seas.

Remaining waters south of cyclone centre and west of 157E: E/SE winds 34/40
knots. Very rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 11 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 24.3 south 155.7 east
                        Central pressure 974 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 11 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 23.6 south 154.6 east
                        Central pressure 984 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 11 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 2319 UTC 10 March 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 2100 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was relocated to within 15 nautical miles of
latitude twenty four decimal six south [24.6S] longitude one hundred and fifty
five decimal two east [155.2E]
Recent movement : near stationary
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 975 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the cyclone centre, and elsewhere south of the
cyclone centre and west of 157E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 48/63 knots within 40 nautical miles of the centre. High to very
high seas.

Winds elsewhere above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 70 nautical miles in the NW quadrant with very rough to high seas.

Remaining waters south of cyclone centre and west of 157E: E/SE winds 34/40
knots. Very rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 0900 UTC 11 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 24.1 south 154.7 east
                        Central pressure 985 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 2100 UTC 11 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 23.4 south 153.5 east
                        Central pressure 987 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 11 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0100 UTC 11 March 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles of
latitude twenty four decimal three south [24.3S] longitude one hundred and fifty
five decimal one east [155.0E]
Recent movement : near stationary
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 975 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the cyclone centre, and elsewhere south of the
cyclone centre to the north of 27S and west of 158E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 48/63 knots within 20 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant with high to very high seas.

Winds above 34 knots within 50 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 100 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 100 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 70 nautical miles in NW quadrant with very rough to high seas.

Remaining waters south of cyclone centre to the north of 27S and west of 158E:
E/SE winds 34/40 knots. Very rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 11 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 23.6 south 154.5 east
                        Central pressure 985 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 12 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 22.7 south 152.9 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 either email to [email protected] or fax to
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 11 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 0647 UTC 11 March 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 15 nautical miles of
latitude twenty three decimal five south [23.5S] longitude one hundred and fifty
four decimal nine east [154.9E]
Recent movement : near stationary
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 985 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 100 nautical miles of the cyclone centre, and elsewhere south of the
cyclone centre to the north of 27S and west of 157E.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds about 50 knots within 40 nautical miles in southern semicircle
and within 30 nautical miles elsewhere until 111200 UTC. High to very high seas.

Winds 34/47 knots within 50 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 100 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 100 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 70 nautical miles in NW quadrant with very rough to high seas.

Remaining waters south of cyclone centre to the north of 27S and west of 158E:
E/SE winds 34/40 knots, contracting to the north of 25S by 120000 UTC. Very
rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 11 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 22.1 south 153.6 east
                        Central pressure 990 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 12 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 21.2 south 152.0 east
                        Central pressure 995 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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 11 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1257 UTC 11 March 2009

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Hamish was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty two decimal five south [22.4S]
 longitude one hundred and fifty four decimal eight east [154.8E]
Recent movement : north at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Within 150 nautical miles of the centre of the low in the southwest quadrant.
FORECAST
E/SE winds 34/40 knots within within 150 nautical miles in the southwest
quadrant. Very rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 12 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 21.4 south 153.1 east
                        Central pressure 1002 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots in southwest quadrant.
At 1200 UTC 12 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 20.5 south 151.8 east
                        Central pressure 1004 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots in southwest quadrant.
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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 11 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1912 UTC 11 March 2009

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC a low [Ex-Tropical Cyclone Hamish] was centred within 20 nautical
miles of
 latitude twenty two decimal zero south [22.0S]
 longitude one hundred and fifty three decimal five east [153.5E]
Recent movement : northwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 1002 hPa
AREA AFFECTED
Offshore waters southwest of a line 20S150E to low to 24S160E and north of 27S.
FORECAST
E/SE winds 34/40 knots. Very rough seas and moderate E/SE swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 12 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 21.1 south 151.8 east
                        Central pressure 1002 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots in southwest quadrant.
At 1800 UTC 12 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 20.5 south 150.5 east
                        Central pressure 1004 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots in southwest quadrant.
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
+61732398776 or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.
Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 13 March 2009.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF
METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 2337 UTC 11 March 2009

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 2300 UTC a low [Ex-Tropical Cyclone Hamish] was centred within 20 nautical
miles of
 latitude twenty one decimal nine south [21.9S]
 longitude one hundred and fifty two decimal eight east [152.8E]
Recent movement : west northwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 33 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Waters within 20S150E to low to 24S160E to 27S160E to 27S154E to 25S154E to
20S150E.

FORECAST
Winds have now eased below 34 knots.
REMARKS
 
 
WEATHER BRISBANE