Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 09:59 PM EST on Saturday 11 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 a low 973hPa near 59S112E. Forecast 967hPa near 61S115E at 111800UTC, 963hPa near 62S117E at 120000UTC, 961hPa near 63S118E at 120600UTC and 960hPa near 64S118E at 121200UTC. 1900 UTC 11 April 2026