Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 04:52 AM EDT on Saturday 28 March 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 low 1008hPa near 47S101E. Forecast low 1007hPa near 47S101E at 280000UTC, low 1004hPa near 46S102E at 280600UTC, low 1001hPa near 46S101E at 281200UTC, and low 1000hPa near 45S102E at 281800UTC. 0100 UTC 28 March 2026