Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 03:51 PM EST on Saturday 27 June 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 with a cold front 54S090E 62S094E. Forecast cold front 55S098E 62S099E at 271200UTC, 56S105E 62S104E at 271800UTC, 56S110E 62S109E at 280000UTC, and 57S111E 62S114E at 280600UTC. 1300 UTC 27 June 2026