Tropical Cyclones [Index]

Tropical Cyclone PAUL [Southern Hemisphere Summary][Summaries and Track Data]

HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0713 UTC 27 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude eleven decimal two south [11.2S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal four east [136.4E]
Recent movement : southeast at 8 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1001 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a Tropical Cyclone in the next 12 to 24
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 50 nautical miles of centre in SW quadrant and within 80 nautical miles
of the centre elsewhere. 

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 0000 UTC 28
March. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell.

Winds above 34 knots within 80 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 80 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 50 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 80 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough to very rough seas and
moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 27 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 11.7 south 136.6 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 28 March: Within 120 nautical miles of 12.1 south 136.6 east
                        Central pressure 994 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1330 UTC 27 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1106 UTC 27 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0900 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude eleven decimal six south [11.6S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal eight east [136.8E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a Tropical Cyclone in the next 12 to 24
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 50 nautical miles of centre in SW quadrant and within 80 nautical miles
of the centre elsewhere. 

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 40/50 knots within 12
to 24 hours. Rough to very rough seas rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 2100 UTC 27 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 12.6 south 137.1 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0900 UTC 28 March: Within 120 nautical miles of 13.2 south 137.1 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1330 UTC 27 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1338 UTC 27 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude twelve decimal three south [12.3S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal nine east [136.9E]
Recent movement : south southeast at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1001 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a Tropical Cyclone in the next 12 hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 50 nautical miles of the centre in SW quadrant and within 80 nautical
miles of the centre elsewhere. 

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 40/50 knots within 6
to 18 hours. Rough to very rough seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 28 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 13.2 south 136.7 east
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 28 March: Within 120 nautical miles of 13.7 south 136.6 east
                        Central pressure 988 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1930 UTC 27 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1942 UTC 27 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude twelve decimal eight south [12.8S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal five east [136.5E]
Recent movement : southwest at 6 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 999 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a Tropical Cyclone in the next 6 to 12
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 50 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Clockwise winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC
28 March. Winds are no longer expected to exceed 48 knots. Rough to very rough
seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 28 March: Within 60 nautical miles of 13.5 south 136.1 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 28 March: Within 90 nautical miles of 13.8 south 135.7 east over
land
                        Central pressure 999 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Sta
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0131 UTC 28 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal one south [13.1S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal five east [136.5E]
Recent movement : south at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 995 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 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
Clockwise winds to 40 knots near the centre increasing to 45 knots by 1200 UTC
28 March. Rough to very rough seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 28 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.4 south 136.3 east
                        Central pressure 989 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 29 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 13.4 south 136.0 east 
                        Central pressure 989 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0730 UTC 28 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0704 UTC 28 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal zero south [13.0S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal six east [136.6E]
Recent movement : nearly stationary
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 994 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 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 40 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 0600 UTC 29
March. Rough to very rough seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 28 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.1 south 136.1 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 994 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 29 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 12.9 south 135.6 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use either email to [email protected] or fax to +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1330 UTC 28 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1326 UTC 28 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
latitude twelve decimal nine south [12.9S] longitude one hundred and thirty six
decimal five east [136.5E]
Recent movement : nearly stationary
Maximum winds   : 45 knots
Central pressure: 991 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 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 45 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 1200 UTC 29
March. Rough to very rough seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 29 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 12.9 south 136.3 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 994 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 29 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 12.6 south 136.1 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use either email to [email protected] or fax to +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1930 UTC 28 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1948 UTC 28 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal zero south [13.0S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal seven east [136.7E]
Recent movement : near stationary
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 1800 UTC 29
March. Rough to very rough seas with a rising swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 29 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.0 south 136.5 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 29 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 12.9 south 136.3 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 994 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0130 UTC 29 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 2247 UTC 28 MARCH 2010

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. 

CORRECTED STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal zero south [13.0S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal seven east [136.7E]
Recent movement : nearly stationary
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 988 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 45 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 1800 UTC 29
March. 

Winds above 48 knots within 10 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
with a rising swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 45 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 29 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.0 south 136.5 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 987 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 29 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 12.9 south 136.3 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 994 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0130 UTC 29 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0129 UTC 29 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal three south [13.3S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal four east [136.4E]
Recent movement : south southwest at 2 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 987 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles in eastern semi-circle and within 45 nautical miles in
western semi-circle.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 40 knots by 0000 UTC 30
March. 

Winds above 48 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
with a rising swell.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles in eastern semi-circle and within
45 nautical miles in western semi-circle with rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 29 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.3 south 136.0 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 985 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 30 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 13.3 south 135.6 east [over
land]
                        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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0730 UTC 29 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0739 UTC 29 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal three south [13.3S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal two east [136.2E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 0600 UTC 30
March. 

Winds above 48 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
with a rising swell. Winds easing below 48 knots by 0000 UTC 30 March.
Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 29 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.4 south 136.0 east [on the
coast]
                        Central pressure 986 hPa.
                        Winds to 50 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 30 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 13.3 south 135.6 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 995 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use either email to [email protected] or fax to +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1330 UTC 29 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1304 UTC 29 MARCH 2010

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. 

STORM FORCE WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal four south [13.4S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty six decimal zero east [136.0E]
Recent movement : west southwest at 2 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 982 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 60 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 30
March. 

Winds above 48 knots within 20 nautical miles of centre with very rough seas
with a rising swell. Winds easing below 48 knots by 0000 UTC 30 March as the
system moves inland.

Winds above 34 knots within 60 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 45 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.
Winds easing below 34 knots by 1200 UTC 30 March.  

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 30 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.3 south 135.3 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 993 hPa.
                        Winds to 40 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 30 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 13.4 south 135.0 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 997 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 +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 1930 UTC 29 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 1929 UTC 29 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred over land within 15 nautical miles
of
 latitude thirteen decimal one south [13.1S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty five decimal seven east [135.7E]
Recent movement : west northwest at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 55 knots
Central pressure: 985 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 70 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 55 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1800 UTC 30
March. 

Winds above 48 knots over land within 15 nautical miles of centre.

Winds above 34 knots within 70 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.
Winds easing below 34 knots by 1200 UTC 30 March.  

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 30 March: Within 45 nautical miles of 13.0 south 135.2 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 30 March: Within 75 nautical miles of 13.2 south 135.0 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use either email to [email protected] or fax to +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0130 UTC 30 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0114 UTC 30 MARCH 2010

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. 

GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred over land within 20 nautical miles
of
 latitude thirteen decimal three south [13.3S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty five decimal three east [135.3E]
Recent movement : west at 3 knots
Maximum winds   : 40 knots
Central pressure: 993 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 75 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 40 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 0000 UTC 31
March. 

Winds above 34 knots within 75 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant with rough seas and moderate
swell.
Winds easing below 34 knots by 1200 UTC 30 March.  

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 30 March: Within 50 nautical miles of 13.6 south 134.9 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 31 March: Within 80 nautical miles of 13.9 south 135.0 east [over
land]
                        Central pressure 998 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours.
Regular weather observing ships use normal channels.
Other ships please use either email to [email protected] or fax to +6189203829
or satellite to SAC 1241 through Land Earth Station Perth 212.

Next warning will be issued by 0730 UTC 30 March 2010.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10/11
Issued by the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, DARWIN
Issued at 0723 UTC 30 MARCH 2010

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. 

CANCELLATION OF GALE WARNING FOR NORTHERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Paul was centred over land within 25 nautical
miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal two south [13.2S]
 longitude one hundred and thirty five decimal one east [135.1E]
Recent movement : west at 2 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 75 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 60 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 30 nautical miles in SW quadrant
  and within 40 nautical miles in NW quadrant.

FORECAST
Winds have eased below 34 knots. Rough seas easing with a moderate swell.

REMARKS
 

No further warnings will be issued unless the system reintensifies.

DARWIN Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre