Australia — 27 actual messages

00:00  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Otway and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalmarinewind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T18:10:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T12:00:03+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T06:15:04+00:00 (+3 earlier)
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
00:00  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Northern Tip of Flinders Island and Tasman Island for 20 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
marinewind
References: AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T18:00:04+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T12:00:03+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T06:05:02+00:00 (+3 earlier)
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
00:00  Strong Wind Warning for South Central Coast for 20 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
wind
References: AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T06:00:16+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T12:00:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T18:10:05+00:00
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
00:15  Minor Flood Warning for Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley and Mersey River at Kimberley (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitoruse-caution
References: AusBoM-IDT20605-2026-08-19T02:14:40+00:00
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
00:17  Minor Flood Warning for King River and King River at Docker Rd Bridge (view from source)
AlertMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitoruse-caution
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
00:28  Strong Wind Warning for South Central Coast for 20 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
wind
References: AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T06:00:16+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T12:00:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T18:10:05+00:00
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
00:28  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Otway and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T18:10:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T12:00:03+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T06:15:04+00:00 (+3 earlier)
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
01:32  Flood Warning for Yea River (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Unknown
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitor
References: AusBoM-IDV36710-2026-08-19T22:11:50+00:00
⚠️ content.usc_all_unknown — urgency, severity, and certainty all reported as Unknown — using Unknown as a default across all three fields limits alert interpretability.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (GV, PS, ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
01:37  Minor Flood Warning for Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitoruse-caution
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
02:32  Minor Flood Warning for Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge and Kiewa River at Bandiana (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitor
References: AusBoM-IDV36620-2026-08-18T02:38:53+00:00, AusBoM-IDV36620-2026-08-19T01:27:03+00:00
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
02:59  Minor Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charlton Town (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitoruse-caution
References: AusBoM-IDV36820-2026-08-19T02:45:59+00:00
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
03:39  Minor Flood Warning for Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham and Murray River at Barham (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitoruse-caution
References: AusBoM-IDN36629-2026-08-18T04:15:51+00:00, AusBoM-IDN36629-2026-08-19T02:32:10+00:00
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
06:00  Cancellation of Wind Warning for South Central Coast for 20 August (view from source)
CancelMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
References: AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-20T00:28:43+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T18:10:05+00:00, AusBoM-IDS20201-2026-08-19T12:00:01+00:00 (+1 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
06:05  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Northern Tip of Flinders Island and Wineglass Bay for 20 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
References: AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T00:00:02+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T18:00:04+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T12:00:03+00:00 (+4 earlier)
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
06:15  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Otway and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
marinewind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T00:28:45+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T18:10:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T12:00:03+00:00 (+4 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
08:01  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Otway and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T06:15:05+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T00:28:45+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-19T18:10:01+00:00 (+5 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
08:01  Cancellation of Wind Warning for coastal waters between Montague Island and Gabo Island for 20 August (view from source)
CancelMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
References: AusBoM-IDN20400-2026-08-19T18:00:02+00:00, AusBoM-IDN20400-2026-08-19T12:00:04+00:00, AusBoM-IDN20400-2026-08-19T06:05:04+00:00 (+2 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
12:00  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Tasman Island and Wineglass Bay and for Banks Strait and Franklin Sound for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalmarinewind
References: AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T06:05:00+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T00:00:02+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-19T18:00:04+00:00 (+5 earlier)
⚠️ content.usc_divergent_between_infos — all <info> elements within a single <alert> should have the same <urgency>, <severity> and <certainty> values, so the alert can be processed consistently as a unit; messages with different U/S/C values should be sent in separate <alert> bodies.
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
12:00  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between SA-VIC Border and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalmarinewind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T08:01:52+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T06:15:05+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T00:28:45+00:00 (+6 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
12:14  Minor Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charlton Town (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Minor
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitor
References: AusBoM-IDV36820-2026-08-20T02:59:59+00:00
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
14:38  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Tasman Island and Wineglass Bay and for Banks Strait and Franklin Sound for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
marinewind
References: AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T12:00:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T06:05:00+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T00:00:02+00:00 (+1 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
14:38  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between SA-VIC Border and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 21 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
marinewind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T12:00:04+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T08:01:52+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T06:15:05+00:00 (+2 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
18:00  Gale Force Wind Warning for coastal waters between Wineglass Bay and St Helens Point and for Banks Strait and Franklin Sound for 22 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
References: AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T14:38:28+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T12:00:01+00:00, AusBoM-IDT20100-2026-08-20T06:05:00+00:00 (+2 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
18:10  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Jaffa and SA-VIC Border for 21 August (view from source)
AlertMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
18:10  Gale Force Wind Warning for coastal waters between Lakes Entrance and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 22 August (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
References: AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T14:38:30+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T12:00:04+00:00, AusBoM-IDV20600-2026-08-20T08:01:52+00:00 (+3 earlier)
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
18:32  Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Montague Island and Gabo Island for 22 August (view from source)
AlertMetUnknown
Moderate
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
coastalwind
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
23:48  Flood Warning for Seven Creeks to Euroa and Seven Creeks at Euroa (view from source)
UpdateMetUnknown
Unknown
Unknown		Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
floodingavoidmonitor
References: AusBoM-IDV36641-2026-08-19T23:32:18+00:00
⚠️ content.usc_all_unknown — urgency, severity, and certainty all reported as Unknown — using Unknown as a default across all three fields limits alert interpretability.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (ABC, SES) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.