Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 09:54 PM EST on Thursday 17 September 2026 ================================================================================ Please be aware Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height. ================================================================================ Weather Situation Forecast Vigorous flow associated with low 1004hPa near 34S106E at 171800UTC, then low 1004hPa near 35S109E at 180000UTC, low 1001hPa near 35S110E at 180600UTC and low 998hPa near 35S112E at 181200UTC. 1900 UTC 17 September 2026