Marine weather information, routine forecasts and warnings is broadcast by the Bureau of Meteorology via HF radio transmitters at:
- Charleville in Queensland (Callsign VMC)
- Wiluna in Western Australia (Callsign VMW).
Warnings are broadcast on the half hour, every hour from both sites.
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VMC Charleville broadcasts routine coastal weather forecasts for South Australia at |
0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200 CST |
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VMC frequencies (kHz) |
2201, 6507, 8176 and 12365 at night (1730 to 0630 CST)
4426, 8176, 12365 and 16546 during the day (0630 to 1730 CST) |
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VMW Wiluna broadcasts routine coastal weather forecasts for South Australia at |
0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300 CST |
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VMW frequencies (kHz) |
2056, 6230, 8113 and 12362 at night (1930 to 0830 CST)
4149, 8113, 12362 and 16528 during the day (0830 to 1930 CST). |
More information
For more information about marine weather services, including a radio fax service: