Tropical Cyclone Advice #2

[Bowser]

HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM ISSUE #1
AT 0353 CDT 22 FEBRUARY 2011

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 1200 UTC Tropical Cyclone Dianne, Category 2, was centred within 30 nautical miles of
 latitude twenty six decimal nine south (26.9S)
 longitude one hundred and two decimal six east (102.6E)
Recent movement : south southwest at 12 knots
Maximum winds   : 50 knots
Central pressure: 980 hPa

AREA AFFECTED
Within 120 nautical miles of the centre.

FORECAST
Maximum winds to 50 knots near the centre easing to 35 knots by 1200 UTC 22
February.

Winds above 48 knots within 40 nautical miles of centre, easing below 48 knots
by 1800 UTC 21 February. Very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell.
 
Winds above 34 knots within 120 nautical miles of centre, reducing to within 90
nautical miles in SW quadrant and 60 nautical miles in the NW quadrant by 0600
UTC 22 February. Rough to very rough seas and moderate swell.

Forecast positions
At 0000 UTC 22 February: Within 60 nautical miles of 28.6 south 101.9 east
                        Central pressure 980 hPa.
                        Winds to 45 knots near centre.
At 1200 UTC 22 February: Within 90 nautical miles of 30.4 south 102.3 east
                        Central pressure 987 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.

Next warning will be issued by 0300 CDT 23 February 2011.

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[Bowser]

Tropical Cyclone Dianne has dissipated and poses no threat to Australia and the Mushroom Kingdom later on February 22.