[Australia]: Australian Region Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

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Overview​

Tropical cyclones are violent, spiralling wind and rain systems that threaten lives and property at sea and on land. They can cause disruption, damage and destruction far beyond the coast, including extensive flooding. These powerful storms are one of our climate influences. Australia's most cyclone-prone area is the north-west coast between Broome and Exmouth. Tropical cyclones cross this coast more often than anywhere else around the continent. Other areas such as north Queensland and the Top End also get a high number of tropical cyclones. Australia's tropical cyclone season runs from 1 November to 30 April. They can happen at other times in our region but this is rare. To help keep coastal communities safe, we: Keep a 24-hour watch on developing cyclones in our region Provide a tropical cyclones forecast for the 7 days ahead Deliver seasonal outlooks for Australia and the South Pacific Issue watches and warnings when a cyclone is expected to affect Australia's coast or territories Tropical cyclones in the Australian region are monitored by four Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs) in Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. Cyclone warnings will be issued in certain colour-coded messages in accordance to their severity: Tropical Low Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie​

A weak tropical low persisted on 17 November at a low latitude about 740 km (460 mi) west-southwest of the Indonesia island of Sumatra. Early on 18 November, the TCWC Perth issued a gale warning on the system; at the time, the system consisted of cycling convection in association with several small circulations. The circulations organized into a well-defined center of circulation, and at 0000 UTC on 19 November it was classified as Tropical Cyclone Bertie about 835 km (519 mi) northwest of the Cocos Islands. The storm tracked southwestward around the western periphery of a mid-level ridge between Australia and Indonesia. Environmental conditions generally favored further strengthening, with good outflow though moderate wind shear, and late on 19 November the TCWC Perth initiated advisories on Bertie. Tropical Cyclone Bertie gradually strengthened and became a Severe Tropical Cyclone on 21 November. The next day, TCWC Perth issued its last advisory on the cyclone, as it was expected to cross 90ºE, which separates the TCWC Perth and the Météo-France areas of responsibility. However, Bertie turned due southward and the cyclone remained just east of 90ºE, during which the TCWC Perth estimated Bertie attained peak winds of 185 km/h (115 mph). Early on 23 November, the JTWC assessed the cyclone as reaching winds of 210 km/h (130 mph), which is the equivalent to a marginal Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. On 24 November, the cyclone crossed into the area of responsibility of the Météo-France La Réunion (Alexander). ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1828UTC 21 NOVEMBER 2005 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1800UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie located within 20 nautical miles of Latitude ten decimal three south [10.3S] Longitude ninety one decimal seven east [91.7] Recent movement south southwest at 4 knots. Maximum winds 75 knots. Central pressure 960 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre, extending to 120 nautical miles in western quadrants. FORECAST Within 25 nautical miles of the centre, winds to 80 knots decreasing below 64 knots by 22/1800UTC. Very high seas and heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles winds above 48 knots with very rough to high seas and heavy swell. Within 100 nautical miles of the centre extending to 120 nautical miles in western quadrants, winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 0600UTC 22 November: 11.4 south 91.3 east 965 hPa. Winds to 70 knots near centre. At 1800UTC 22 November: 12.7 south 90.6 east 975 hPa. Winds to 60 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0100 UTC 22 November 2005. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0041UTC 22 NOVEMBER 2005 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0000UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie located within 20 nautical miles of latitude ten decimal nine degrees South [10.9 S] longitude ninety decimal nine degrees East [90.9 E] Recent movement southwest at 7 knots. Maximum winds 70 knots. Central pressure 965 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 90 nautical miles of the centre, extending to 120 nautical miles in western quadrants. FORECAST Sustained winds to 70 knots near centre decreasing to below 64 knots by 22/1200UTC. Within 25 nautical miles of centre winds above 64 knots with very high seas and heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles of centre winds above 48 knots with very rough to high seas and heavy swell. Within 90 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 120 nautical miles in western quadrants, winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1200UTC 22 November: 12.4 south 90.1 east 970 hPa. Winds to 60 knots near centre. At 0000UTC 23 November: 13.5 south 89.5 east 980 hPa. Winds to 55 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0700 UTC 22 November 2005. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0639UTC 22 NOVEMBER 2005 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0600UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie located within 20 nautical miles of latitude eleven decimal eight degrees South [11.8 S] longitude ninety decimal five degrees East [90.5 E] Recent movement southwest at 10 knots. Maximum winds 80 knots. Central pressure 955 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 90 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Sustained winds to 80 knots near centre decreasing to below 64 knots by 23/0600UTC. Within 25 nautical miles of centre winds above 64 knots with very high seas and heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles of centre winds above 48 knots with very rough to high seas and heavy swell. Within 90 nautical miles of centre, winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1800UTC 22 November: 13.0 south 89.5 east 960 hPa. Winds to 75 knots near centre. At 0600UTC 23 November: 14.2 south 88.8 east 970 hPa. Winds to 60 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1300 UTC 22 November 2005. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1249UTC 22 NOVEMBER 2005 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1200UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie located within 15 nautical miles of latitude eleven decimal nine degrees South [11.9 S] longitude ninety decimal four degrees East [90.4 E] Recent movement south southwest at 7 knots. Maximum winds 85 knots. Central pressure 945 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 120 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Sustained winds to 90 knots near centre. Within 25 nautical miles of centre winds above 64 knots with very high seas and heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles of centre winds above 48 knots with very rough to high seas and heavy swell. Within 120 nautical miles of centre, winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 0000UTC 23 November: 13.1 south 89.5 east 940 hPa. Winds to 90 knots near centre. At 1200UTC 23 November: 14.2 south 89.1 east 940 hPa. Winds to 90 knots near centre. The next warning will be issued by La Reunion Meteorological Service.

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Tropical Low 04S​

A tropical low persisted on 19 December just west of 90ºE and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which is just outside the area of responsibility of TCWC Perth. The system initially consisted of pulsating convection in association with an elongated and partially exposed low-level circulation. TCWC Perth began issuing gale warnings on the system on 22 December as the low tracked southeastward towards the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Moderate wind shear persisted over the system, preventing immediate development. The low turned southwestward passing south of the British Indian Ocean Territory (Jamie), and on 23 December it entered the area of responsibility of Météo-France in Réunion (Alexander). date/time lat long hPa kts 2005-12-17 00 9.0 83.7 1006 15 2005-12-17 06 8.5 84.3 1004 20 2005-12-17 12 8.2 85.1 1002 25 2005-12-17 18 8.0 85.9 1002 25 2005-12-18 00 7.9 86.6 1002 25 2005-12-18 06 8.1 86.9 1002 25 2005-12-18 12 8.5 87.1 1002 25 2005-12-18 18 8.9 87.2 1002 25 2005-12-19 00 9.0 87.5 1002 25 2005-12-19 06 8.9 87.8 1002 25 2005-12-19 12 8.7 88.0 1002 25 2005-12-19 18 8.5 88.2 1002 25 2005-12-20 00 8.3 88.6 1002 25 2005-12-20 06 8.1 89.0 1002 25 2005-12-20 12 7.9 89.7 1002 25 2005-12-20 18 8.0 90.5 1002 25 2005-12-21 00 8.2 91.2 1002 25 2005-12-21 06 8.7 91.7 1002 25 2005-12-21 12 8.9 91.8 1002 25 2005-12-21 18 9.1 91.8 1002 25 2005-12-22 00 9.4 91.8 1002 25 2005-12-22 06 9.6 91.6 1002 25 2005-12-22 12 9.8 91.3 1002 25 2005-12-22 18 10.0 90.6 1002 25 2005-12-23 00 10.1 89.8 1002 25 2005-12-23 06 10.4 88.7 1002 25 2005-12-23 12 10.7 87.9 1002 25 2005-12-23 18 11.1 87.1 1000 30

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Clare​

On 4 January 2006, a weak area of low pressure was situated in the Arafura Sea. It moved westward, and by 6 January, it was located in the Timor Sea. That same day, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology identified the system as a tropical disturbance. On 7 January, the low began to show signs of strengthening. Continuing to organise, the BoM designated it as Tropical Cyclone Clare shortly thereafter. At the time, it was centred approximately 426km to the north of Broome and moving west-southwestward. By early on 8 January, the storm had begun to steadily gain power. Later that day, Clare achieved severe tropical cyclone status while located around 270km north of Port Hedland. Tracking southwestward, the storm continued to mature. On 9 January, TCWC Perth estimated the storm to have peaked in intensity with maximum sustained 1-minute winds of 140 km/h and a minimum barometric pressure of 964 millibars. This made Clare a Category 3 on the Australian tropical cyclone scale. Clare maintained roughly the same intensity as its track became more southerly. At 1600 UTC on 9 January the storm made landfall at the Pilbara to the west of Dampier. Heading ashore, the storm began to quickly deteriorate, and the BoM declared it dissipated on 10 January as it continued southward. In advance of the storm's landfall, officials issued a "red alert" for several locations. Offshore, oil rigs were shut down and ports were closed. At least 2,000 residents were evacuated from their homes in potentially susceptible areas of the Karratha region. In areas between Broome and Port Hedland, people were urged to tidy debris and organise disaster supplies to prepare for the storm. Upon moving ashore, the storm produced winds of 131km/h at Legendre Island and a gust of 142 km/h at Karratha. Heavy precipitation, often exceeding 200mm, was recorded along the central Pilbara coast. Rainfall at Wickham totalled 215mm, with 212mm at Karratha and more moderate amounts elsewhere. Since storm surge from the cyclone peaked during low tide, it was not severe and caused no known damage. Clare produced extensive flooding that forced the closure of numerous roads, including part of the North West Coastal Highway. It also triggered torrential rains and flooding in southern areas of Western Australia, including Gascoyne and the South-West Land Division. There, 224mm of rain fell in 24 hours. Additionally, the Greenough River surpassed its banks; a sandbagging effort prevented the resultant floods from inundating the town of Walkaway. The storm cut off power and left tens of thousands of residents without telephone service. Property damage was generally minor, and no casualties or significant injuries from the storm were reported. The name Clare was retired following its usage in this event. On 13 January 2006, the town of Lake Grace in the south of the state was flooded by ex-Cyclone Clare, receiving 230mm of rainfall. It was declared a disaster zone by the State Government. Overall, damage was estimated to be at least $5 million, and Clare was responsible for no deaths. Cyclone Clare impacting Karratha Cyclone Clare impacting Karratha Flooding in Lake Grace Flooding in Lake Grace​ ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0700UTC 7 JANUARY 2006 GALE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0600UTC tropical low located within 25 nautical miles of Latitude 13.3 south Longitude 124.3 east Recent movement west southwest at 13 knots. Maximum winds 30 knots. Central pressure 1002 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 90 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Low may develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 18 to 24 hours causing clockwise winds 30/45 knots, rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. At 1800UTC 07 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 14.3 south 122.5 east Central pressure 1000 hPa. Winds to 30 knots near centre. At 0600UTC 08 January: Within 75 nautical miles of 15.9 south 120.8 east Central pressure 995 hPa. Winds to 35 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1300 UTC 07 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1305UTC 7 JANUARY 2006 STORM WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1200UTC tropical cyclone CLARE located within 25 nautical miles of Latitude 14.2 south Longitude 123.0 east Recent movement: west southwest at 13 knots. Maximum winds: 40 knots. Central pressure: 994 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 30 nautical miles of the centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of the centre by 08/0000UTC. FORECAST Sustained winds to 40 knots near centre increasing to 50 knots by 08/1200UTC. Within 45 nautical miles of centre by 08/1200UTC winds 45/50 knots with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 45 nautical miles of centre extending to within 90nm of centre after 08/0000UTC winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. At 0000UTC 08 January: 15.3 south 121.1 east 990 hPa. Winds to 45 knots near centre. At 1200UTC 08 January: 16.6 south 119.9 east 985 hPa. Winds to 50 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1800 UTC 07 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1858UTC 7 JANUARY 2006 STORM WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1800UTC tropical cyclone CLARE located within 20 nautical miles of Latitude 14.9 south Longitude 122.0 east Recent movement: west southwest at 13 knots. Maximum winds: 40 knots. Central pressure: 992 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 40 nautical miles of the centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of the centre by 08/0600UTC. FORECAST Sustained winds to 40 knots near centre increasing to 55 knots by 08/1200UTC. Within 40 nautical miles of centre by 08/1200UTC winds 45/55 knots with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles of centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of centre after 08/0600UTC winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate swell. At 0600UTC 08 January: 16.5 south 120.3 east 985 hPa. Winds to 50 knots near centre. At 1800UTC 08 January: 17.9 south 118.6 east 980 hPa. Winds to 55 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0100 UTC 08 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0054UTC 8 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0000UTC Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 25 nautical miles of Latitude 15.7 south Longitude 120.8 east Recent movement: west southwest at 14 knots. Maximum winds: 50 knots. Central pressure: 985 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 70 nautical miles of the centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of the centre by 08/1200UTC. FORECAST Within 15 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained winds to 50 knots increasing to 70 knots by 09/0000UTC, with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 25 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 45 nautical miles by 09/0000UTC: 45/60 knot winds with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 70 nautical miles of centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of centre by 09/000UTC winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1200UTC 08 January: Within 50 nautical miles of 17.3 south 119.1 east Central pressure 975 hPa. Winds to 60 knots near centre. At 0000UTC 09 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 18.5 south 117.6 east Central pressure 965 hPa. Winds to 70 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0700 UTC 08 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0629UTC 8 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0600UTC Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 25 nautical miles of Latitude 16.5 south Longitude 120.0 east Recent movement: southwest at 12 knots. Maximum winds: 55 knots. Central pressure: 980 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 90 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 15 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained winds to 55 knots increasing to 75 knots by 09/0600UTC, with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 30 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 45 nautical miles by 09/0000UTC: 45/60 knot winds with very rough to high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 75 nautical miles of centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of centre by 09/000UTC winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1800UTC 08 January: Within 45 nautical miles of 18.0 south 118.4 east Central pressure 970 hPa. Winds to 65 knots near centre. At 0600UTC 09 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 19.3 south 117.1 east Central pressure 960 hPa. Winds to 75 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1300 UTC 08 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1232UTC 8 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1200UTC Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 25 nautical miles of Latitude 17.2 south Longitude 119.2 east Recent movement: southwest at 11 knots. Maximum winds: 60 knots. Central pressure: 970 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 90 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 15 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained winds to 60 knots increasing to 70 knots by 08/1800UTC and 100 knots by 09/1200UTC, with very high seas increasing to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Within 35 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 40 nautical miles by 09/0600UTC: 45/60 knot winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 80 nautical miles of centre extending to within 90 nautical miles of centre by 09/0600UTC winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 0000UTC 09 January: Within 45 nautical miles of 18.7 south 117.9 east Central pressure 955 hPa. Winds to 80 knots near centre. At 1200UTC 09 January: Within 80 nautical miles of 20.5 south 116.9 east Central pressure 930 hPa. Winds to 100 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1800 UTC 08 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1901UTC 8 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1800UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 20 nautical miles of Latitude 18.2 south Longitude 118.4 east Recent movement: southwest at 11 knots. Maximum winds: 65 knots. Central pressure: 965 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 15 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained winds to 65 knots increasing to 95 knots by 09/1200UTC, with very high seas increasing to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Within 30 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 40 nautical miles by 09/1200UTC: 45/60 knot winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 100 nautical miles of centre: winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 0600UTC 09 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 19.7 south 117.0 east Central pressure 950 hPa. Winds to 80 knots near centre. At 1800UTC 09 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 21.3 south 116.2 east [over land] Central pressure 940 hPa. Winds to 90 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0000 UTC 09 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0037UTC 9 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0000UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 15 nautical miles of Latitude 18.8 south Longitude 117.7 east Recent movement: southwest at 8 knots. Maximum winds: 75 knots. Central pressure: 960 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 15 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained clockwise winds to 75 knots increasing to 90 knots within 25 nautical miles by 09/1200UTC, with very high seas increasing to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Within 30 nautical miles of centre, extending to within 40 nautical miles by 09/1200UTC: 45/60 knot clockwise winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 100 nautical miles of centre: clockwise winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1200UTC 09 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 20.7 south 116.3 east Central pressure 940 hPa. Winds to 90 knots near centre. At 0000UTC 10 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 22.0 south 115.6 east [over land] Central pressure 970 hPa. Winds to 60 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0700 UTC 09 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0707UTC 9 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0700UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 15 nautical miles of Latitude 19.7 south Longitude 116.9 east Recent movement: southwest at 9 knots. Maximum winds: 75 knots. Central pressure: 960 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 20 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained clockwise winds to 75 knots increasing to 80 knots by 09/1200UTC, with very high seas increasing to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Within 40 nautical miles of centre: 45/60 knot clockwise winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Within 100 nautical miles of centre: clockwise winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 1900UTC 09 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 21.4 south 115.8 east Central pressure 960 hPa. Winds to 75 knots near centre. At 0700UTC 10 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 22.6 south 115.1 east [over land] Central pressure 985 hPa. Winds to 50 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1300 UTC 09 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1301UTC 9 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1200UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone CLARE located within 15 nautical miles of Latitude 20.4 south Longitude 116.5 east Recent movement: south southwest at 9 knots. Maximum winds: 75 knots. Central pressure: 960 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 20 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained clockwise winds to 75 knots with very high to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Winds easing to below 65 knots during early Tuesday. Within 40 nautical miles of centre: 45/60 knot clockwise winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Winds easing to below 45 knots later on Tuesday. Within 100 nautical miles of centre: clockwise winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell. At 0000UTC 10 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 22.0 south 115.9 east Central pressure 980 hPa. Winds to 50 knots near centre. At 1200UTC 10 January: Within 60 nautical miles of 23.7 south 115.5 east [over land] Central pressure 990 hPa. Winds to 40 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 1900 UTC 09 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 1838UTC 9 JANUARY 2006 HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 1800UTC Severe Tropical Cyclone CLARE located over land within 15 nautical miles of Latitude 21.0 south Longitude 116.4 east Recent movement: south southwest at 5 knots. Maximum winds: 75 knots. Central pressure: 960 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. FORECAST Within 20 nautical miles of the centre: Sustained clockwise winds to 75 knots with very high to phenomenal with a heavy swell. Winds easing to below 60 knots next 6 hours. Within 40 nautical miles of centre: 45/60 knot clockwise winds with high to very high seas and moderate to heavy swell. Winds easing to below 45 knots by 100300UTC. Within 100 nautical miles of centre: Clockwise winds above 34 knots with rough to very rough seas and moderate to heavy swell, Winds easing below 34 knots by 101200UTC. At 0600UTC 10 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 22.1 south 115.8 east [over land] Central pressure 980 hPa. Winds to 50 knots near centre. Next warning issued by 0100 UTC 10 January 2006. ========================================================================= HIGH SEAS WEATHER WARNING FOR METAREA 10 ISSUED BY THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE PERTH AT 0011UTC 10 JANUARY 2006 CANCELLATION OF HURRICANE WARNING FOR THE WESTERN AREA 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 0100UTC Tropical Cyclone CLARE located over land within 15 nautical miles of Latitude 21.8 south Longitude 116.1 east Recent movement: south southwest at 8 knots. Maximum winds: 55 knots. Central pressure: 980 hPa. AREA AFFECTED Within 100 nautical miles of the centre. Gales are no longer expected over maritime areas. FORECAST Southwest to northwest winds 23/33 knots. Rough seas, moderate swell. Gales are no longer expected over maritime areas. At 1200UTC 10 January: Within 40 nautical miles of 23.1 south 115.3 east [over land] Central pressure 995 hPa. No further warnings will be issued for this system.

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