Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western, Southeastern, And Southern Areas Issued at 04:56 AM EDT on Friday 20 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 trough 49S132E to low 965hPa near 58S137E. Forecast trough 50S136E to low 967hPa near 58S140E at 200000UTC, then low weakening with just trough 51S142E 59S144E by 200600UTC, trough near 55S149E 59S149E at 201200UTC, and trough 55S154E 60S154E at 201800UTC. 0100 UTC 20 March 2026