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Tropical Cyclone FINA
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Tropical Cyclone Fina
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 1246UTC 20 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude thirteen decimal seven south (13.7S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty four decimal eight east (154.8E)
Recent movement : east northeast at 2 knots
Maximum winds   : 25 knots
Central pressure: 1003 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 12 to 36
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 20 knots near the centre increasing to 34/40 knots by 1200 UTC
21 December with rough to very rough seas and low to moderate swells developing.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 21 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 14.5 south 155.1 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 21 December: Within 130 nautical miles of 17.3 south 156.4 east
                        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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 20 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
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HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 1904UTC 20 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1800 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude fourteen decimal one south (14.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty five decimal seven east (155.7E)
Recent movement : east southeast at 5 knots
Maximum winds   : 25 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 12 to 18
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 25 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 1800 UTC 21
December with rough to very rough seas and low to moderate swells developing.

Forecast positions
At 0600 UTC 21 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 15.2 south 156.2 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 1800 UTC 21 December: Within 120 nautical miles of 16.3 south 156.5 east
                        Central pressure 996 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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 21 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 0054UTC 21 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude fifteen decimal zero south (15.0S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty six decimal six east (156.6E)
Recent movement : southeast at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 12 hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 45 knots by 0000 UTC 22
December with very rough seas and low to moderate swells developing.

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 21 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 16.3 south 157.0 east
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 22 December: Within 120 nautical miles of 17.6 south 157.4 east
                        Central pressure 988 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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 21 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 0655UTC 21 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 50 nautical miles of
 latitude sixteen decimal one south (16.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty seven decimal one east (157.1E)
Recent movement : 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.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 1800 UTC 21
December, increasing further to 40 knots by 0600 UTC 22 December with very
rough seas and low to moderate swells developing.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 21 December: Within 80 nautical miles of 17.4 south 157.3 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 22 December: Within 110 nautical miles of 18.6 south 157.1 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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 21 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 1240UTC 21 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC a Tropical Low was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal one south (17.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty seven decimal four east (157.4E)
Recent movement : south southeast at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa
The low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 6 to 12
hours.

AREA AFFECTED
Within 50 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 30 knots near the centre increasing to 35 knots by 1800 UTC 21
December, increasing further to 40 knots by 1200 UTC 22 December with very
rough seas and low to moderate swells developing.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 22 December: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.3 south 157.4 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 22 December: Within 110 nautical miles of 19.3 south 157.0 east
                        Central pressure 993 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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 1900 UTC 21 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 1931UTC 21 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1500 UTC Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 60 nautical miles of
 latitude seventeen decimal five south (17.5S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty seven decimal two east (157.2E)
Recent movement : south at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 996 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

FORECAST

Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre with very rough seas and low to
moderate swells.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

Forecast positions
At 0300 UTC 22 December: Within 90 nautical miles of 18.6 south 156.5 east
                        Central pressure 994 hPa.
                        Winds to 35 knots near centre.
At 1500 UTC 22 December: Within 120 nautical miles of 19.5 south 156.0 east
                        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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 22 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 2137UTC 21 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 2100 UTC Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 10 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal one south (18.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty six decimal two east (156.2E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 9 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 994 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre with very rough seas and low to
moderate swells.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

Forecast positions
At 0900 UTC 22 December: Within 40 nautical miles of 19.0 south 155.7 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 2100 UTC 22 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 20.2 south 155.4 east
                        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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0100 UTC 22 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 0043UTC 22 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0000 UTC Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 10 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal five south (18.5S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty six decimal zero east (156.0E)
Recent movement : southwest at 10 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 995 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 22
December with very rough seas and low to moderate swells.

Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles in NE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SE quadrant
  and within 120 nautical miles in SW quadrant

Forecast positions
At 1200 UTC 22 December: Within 40 nautical miles of 19.9 south 155.5 east
                        Central pressure 997 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0000 UTC 23 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 21.1 south 155.3 east
                        Central pressure 996 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.

REMARKS
All ships in the area please send weather reports every three hours. Regular
weather observing ships use normal channels. Other ships please use either
email to [email protected] or fax to +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 22 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 0247UTC 22 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0100 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 10 nautical miles of
 latitude eighteen decimal nine south (18.9S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty five decimal eight east (155.8E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles in SE quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 0700 UTC 22
December with very rough seas and low to moderate swells.

Forecast positions
At 1300 UTC 22 December: Within 40 nautical miles of 20.2 south 155.3 east
                        Central pressure 999 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0100 UTC 23 December: Within 70 nautical miles of 21.4 south 155.2 east
                        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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 0700 UTC 22 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 0708UTC 22 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 0600 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 15 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal one south (19.1S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty five decimal seven east (155.7E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 7 knots
Maximum winds   : 35 knots
Central pressure: 998 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 90 nautical miles in SE quadrant.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 35 knots near the centre easing to 30 knots by 1200 UTC 22
December with very rough seas and low to moderate swells.

Forecast positions
At 1800 UTC 22 December: Within 45 nautical miles of 20.2 south 155.0 east
                        Central pressure 1000 hPa.
                        Winds to 30 knots near centre.
At 0600 UTC 23 December: Within 75 nautical miles of 22.0 south 155.5 east
                        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 +61732200221 or satellite using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

Next warning will be issued by 1300 UTC 22 December 2011.

WEATHER BRISBANE
=========================================================================
HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE BRISBANE
AT 1228UTC 22 DECEMBER 2011

GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA

SITUATION
At 1200 UTC Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina was centred within 20 nautical miles of
 latitude nineteen decimal three south (19.2S)
 longitude one hundred and fifty four decimal five east (154.5E)
Recent movement : west at 11 knots
Maximum winds   : 30 knots
Central pressure: 1000 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Nil.

FORECAST
Gales are no longer expected.

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 using SAC1241
through Land Earth Station Burum 312 [or 212 as appropriate] via Perth.

No further warnings will be issued for this system.

WEATHER BRISBANE


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