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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0054UTC 18 MARCH 2009

GALE WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal one south (13.1S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal four east (113.4E)
Recent movement : west at 17 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1002 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 12 to 18
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds 20/30 knots increasing to 25/35 knots in southern quadrants
with rough seas and moderate swell and then in remaining quadrants by 1200 UTC
18 March.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 18 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 13.7 south 110.6 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots.
At 0000 UTC 19 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 14.4 south 108.3 east
                        Central pressure 994 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 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 18 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0202UTC 18 MARCH 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 10 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal five south (13.5S)
 longitude one hundred and thirteen decimal four east (113.4E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 17 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre increasing to 50 knots by 0000 UTC 19
March.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre by 0000 UTC 19 March
with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 90 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant, extending to 90nm in all
quadrants by 1200 UTC 18 March with rough seas and moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 18 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 14.3 south 110.6 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots.
At 0000 UTC 19 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 14.9 south 108.3 east
                        Central pressure 990 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 18 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0642UTC 18 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal six south (13.6S)
 longitude one hundred and eleven decimal nine east (111.9E)
Recent movement : west at 15 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 991 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre increasing to 65 knots by 0600 UTC 19
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre by 0600 UTC 19 March
with high seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 40
nautical miles of centre by 0600 UTC 19 March with very rough seas and moderate
swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 40 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 90 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant, extending to within 90 nautical
miles of centre in all quadrants by 1800 UTC 18 March with rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 18 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 14.3 south 109.2 east
                        Central pressure 988 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 knots.
At 0600 UTC 19 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 14.9 south 107.0 east
                        Central pressure 980 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 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 1300 UTC 18 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1251UTC 18 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal eight south (13.8S)
 longitude one hundred and ten decimal eight east (110.8E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 984 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 60 knots near the centre increasing to 90 knots by 1200 UTC 19
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with high seas and
heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
and moderate swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre with rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 19 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 14.4 south 108.4 east
                        Central pressure 968 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 knots.
At 1200 UTC 19 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 15.1 south 106.7 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 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 18 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1827UTC 18 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Ilsa was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal zero south (14.0S)
 longitude one hundred and nine decimal four east (109.4E)
Recent movement : west at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 60 knots
Central pressure: 984 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 60 knots near the centre increasing to 90 knots by 1800 UTC 19
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre after 0000 UTC 19 March
with high seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
and moderate swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 90 nautical miles of centre with rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 19 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 14.7 south 107.4 east
                        Central pressure 967 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots.
At 1800 UTC 19 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 15.2 south 105.8 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 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 19 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0050UTC 19 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal two south (15.2S)
 longitude one hundred and nine decimal zero east (109.0E)
Recent movement : southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 70 knots
Central pressure: 976 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 70 knots near the centre increasing to 90 knots by 0000 UTC 20
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with high seas and
heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 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 rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 19 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 15.9 south 107.2 east
                        Central pressure 967 hPa.
                        Winds to 80 knots.
At 0000 UTC 20 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.2 south 105.7 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 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 19 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0618UTC 19 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal zero south (16.0S)
 longitude one hundred and seven decimal seven east (107.7E)
Recent movement : southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 968 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre increasing to 100 knots by 0600 UTC
20 March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 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 rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 19 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.6 south 106.2 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots.
At 0600 UTC 20 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.0 south 104.7 east
                        Central pressure 947 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 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 1300 UTC 19 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1243UTC 19 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal three south (16.3S)
 longitude one hundred and six decimal eight east (106.8E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 90 knots
Central pressure: 958 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 90 knots near the centre increasing to 105 knots by 1200 UTC
20 March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 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 rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 20 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.8 south 105.5 east
                        Central pressure 947 hPa.
                        Winds to 100 knots.
At 1200 UTC 20 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.2 south 104.3 east
                        Central pressure 940 hPa.
                        Winds to 105 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 19 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1832UTC 19 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal four south (16.4S)
 longitude one hundred and six decimal zero east (106.0E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 90 knots
Central pressure: 958 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 90 knots near the centre increasing to 85 knots by 1800 UTC 20
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 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 rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 20 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.0 south 104.8 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots.
At 1800 UTC 20 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.2 south 103.5 east
                        Central pressure 961 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 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 20 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 2245UTC 19 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal four south (16.4S)
 longitude one hundred and six decimal zero east (106.0E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 90 knots
Central pressure: 958 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 90 knots near the centre easing to 85 knots by 1800 UTC 20
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 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 rough seas and
moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 20 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.0 south 104.8 east
                        Central pressure 957 hPa.
                        Winds to 90 knots.
At 1800 UTC 20 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.2 south 103.5 east
                        Central pressure 961 hPa.
                        Winds to 85 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 20 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0050UTC 20 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal two south (16.2S)
 longitude one hundred and five decimal two east (105.2E)
Recent movement : west at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 70 knots by 0000 UTC 21
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within  90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 20 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.4 south 103.8 east
                        Central pressure 971 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 knots.
At 0000 UTC 21 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.6 south 102.5 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 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 20 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0641UTC 20 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal two south (16.2S)
 longitude one hundred and four decimal two east (104.2E)
Recent movement : west at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 967 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 65 knots by 0600 UTC 21
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre with high to phenomenal
seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within  90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 20 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.3 south 102.7 east
                        Central pressure 971 hPa.
                        Winds to 75 knots.
At 0600 UTC 21 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.4 south 101.2 east
                        Central pressure 979 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 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 1300 UTC 20 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1231UTC 20 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal nine south (15.9S)
 longitude one hundred and three decimal seven east (103.7E)
Recent movement : west northwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 60 knots by 1200 UTC 21
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 0600UTC 21 March
with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 21 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.0 south 102.3 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots.
At 1200 UTC 21 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.2 south 100.7 east
                        Central pressure 983 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 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 20 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1818UTC 20 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal zero south (16.0S)
 longitude one hundred and three decimal zero east (103.0E)
Recent movement : west at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 55 knots by 1800 UTC 21
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 0600UTC 21 March
with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 21 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.2 south 101.4 east
                        Central pressure 979 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 knots.
At 1800 UTC 21 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.4 south 100.0 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 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 21 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0044UTC 21 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal zero south (16.0S)
 longitude one hundred and two decimal four east (102.4E)
Recent movement : west at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 60 knots by 0000 UTC 22
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre, easing below 64 knots
after 1800UTC 21 March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 21 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.3 south 100.7 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots.
At 0000 UTC 22 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.7 south 98.9 east
                        Central pressure 983 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 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 21 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0619UTC 21 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal zero south (16.0S)
 longitude one hundred and one decimal five east (101.5E)
Recent movement : west at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 967 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 60 knots by 0600 UTC 22
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre, easing below 64 knots
by 0600UTC 22 March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 21 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.4 south 99.7 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots.
At 0600 UTC 22 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.7 south 97.8 east
                        Central pressure 983 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 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 1300 UTC 21 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1229UTC 21 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal one south (16.1S)
 longitude one hundred decimal nine east (100.9E)
Recent movement : west at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 966 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 60 knots by 1200 UTC 22
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 0600 UTC 22
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 22 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 16.4 south 99.4 east
                        Central pressure 975 hPa.
                        Winds to 70 knots.
At 1200 UTC 22 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.7 south 97.4 east
                        Central pressure 983 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 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 21 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1844UTC 21 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal three south (16.3S)
 longitude one hundred decimal one east (100.1E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 80 knots
Central pressure: 967 hPa

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

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 80 knots near the centre easing to 55 knots by 1800 UTC 22
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 0600 UTC 22
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 90 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 22 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 16.7 south 98.4 east
                        Central pressure 983 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots.
At 1800 UTC 22 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.9 south 96.2 east
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 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 22 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0043UTC 22 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal two south (16.2S)
 longitude ninety nine decimal seven east (99.7E)
Recent movement : west at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 75 knots
Central pressure: 970 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles in northern quadrants extending to 80 nautical miles
in southern quadrants.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 75 knots near the centre easing to 55 knots by 0000 UTC 23
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 1500 UTC 22
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
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 60 nautical miles of the centre in northern
quadrants extending to within 80 nautical miles in southern quadrants, with
rough seas and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 22 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 16.4 south 98.0 east
                        Central pressure 979 hPa.
                        Winds to 65 knots.
At 0000 UTC 23 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 16.6 south 95.6 east
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 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 22 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0654UTC 22 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal six south (16.6S)
 longitude ninety eight decimal eight east (98.8E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 70 knots
Central pressure: 975 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 70 knots near the centre easing to 50 knots by 0600 UTC 23
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 25 nautical miles of centre until 1500 UTC 22
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
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 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 22 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 17.0 south 96.7 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots.
At 0600 UTC 23 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 17.5 south 94.2 east
                        Central pressure 993 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 1300 UTC 22 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1237UTC 22 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal nine south (16.9S)
 longitude ninety eight decimal zero east (98.0E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 65 knots
Central pressure: 981 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 65 knots near the centre easing to 50 knots by 1200 UTC 23
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre until 0000 UTC 23
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 23 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.2 south 95.9 east
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 60 knots.
At 1200 UTC 23 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.9 south 93.2 east
                        Central pressure 993 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 22 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1848UTC 22 MARCH 2009

HURRICANE 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 Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal two south (17.2S)
 longitude ninety seven decimal two east (97.2E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 65 knots
Central pressure: 981 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 65 knots near the centre easing to 55 knots by 0600 UTC 23
March.
Winds above 64 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre until 0000 UTC 23
March, with high to phenomenal seas and heavy swell.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre with very rough to high
seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 23 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.6 south 94.6 east
                        Central pressure 990 hPa.
                        Winds to 55 knots.
At 1800 UTC 23 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.3 south 91.8 east
                        Central pressure 992 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 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 23 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0028UTC 23 MARCH 2009

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal three south (17.3S)
 longitude ninety five decimal seven east (95.7E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 992 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 0000 UTC 24
March.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre until 0900 UTC 23 March
with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 23 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 17.9 south 93.3 east
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots.
At 0000 UTC 24 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 18.4 south 90.8 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 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 23 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0627UTC 23 MARCH 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 Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal five south (17.5S)
 longitude ninety four decimal four east (94.4E)
Recent movement : west at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 993 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC 24
March.
Winds above 48 knots within 30 nautical miles of centre until 0900 UTC 23 March
with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 23 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 18.2 south 91.9 east
                        Central pressure 999 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots.
At 0600 UTC 24 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.9 south 89.5 east
                        Central pressure 1001 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 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 1300 UTC 23 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1242UTC 23 MARCH 2009

GALE WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal zero south (18.0S)
 longitude ninety three decimal three east (93.3E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 45 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 1200 UTC 24
March.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 24 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 18.8 south 90.8 east
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots.
At 1200 UTC 24 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.7 south 88.2 east
                        Central pressure 1002 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 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 23 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 1855UTC 23 MARCH 2009

GALE WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was centred within 25 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal four south (18.4S)
 longitude ninety two decimal zero east (92.0E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles of centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC 24
March.
Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles of the centre, with rough seas
and moderate swell.
Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 24 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 19.3 south 89.5 east
                        Central pressure 1002 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots.
At 1800 UTC 24 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 20.2 south 87.0 east
                        Central pressure 1002 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 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 24 March 2009.

WEATHER PERTH
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH
AT 0018UTC 24 MARCH 2009

GALE WARNING

Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the
averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ilsa was relocated to within 25 nautical miles
of
 latitude nineteen decimal three south (19.3S)
 longitude ninety decimal one east (90.1E)
Recent movement : west southwest at 14 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1005 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Nil

FORECAST
Ilsa has weakened below tropical cyclone intensity and gales are no longer
expected.

REMARKS
##

No further warnings will be issued for this system.

WEATHER PERTH