WTAU01 ABRF 291409 IDQ20008 SECURITE UPDATED HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, BRISBANE 1409 UTC 29 April 2013 GALE WARNING FOR NORTH EASTERN AREA SITUATION At 291200UTC. A low [1000 hPa] was located near 12.9S 152.4E, moving west at 5 knots. The low is expected to move in a westerly direction during the next 24 to 36 hours. Forecast position near 13S 150.7E at 300000UTC, near 12.8S 148.4E at 301200UTC. AREA AFFECTED For the area within 17S 154E to 18.3S 147.4E to 16S 146.3E to 12.7S 146.8E to 12.7S 153E to 17S 154E. FORECAST Expect E to SE winds 34 to 45 knots to develop after 291800UTC. Very rough seas and moderate SE swells. 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 marwxqld@bom.gov.au or fax to +61732200221 or satellite to SAC 41 through Land Earth Station Burum 212. Next warning will be issued by 291900UTC. WEATHER BRISBANE