Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 10:15 PM EST on Wednesday 29 April 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 Vigorous flow associated with cold front 52S135E 60S153E 62S155E 63S142E to low 960hPa near 52S136E. Forecast 53S140E 62S167E to low 955hPa near 64S153E at 291800UTC, 52S143E 60S171E 64S176E to low 954hPa near 65S162E at 300000UTC, 53S145E 60S170E 64S176E to low 953hPa near 65S161E at 300000UTC, front east of area thereafter and just low 954hPa near 67S173E at 300600UTC, low 954hPa near 67S175E and then east of area thereafter. 1900 UTC 29 April 2026