Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southeastern Area Issued at 03:58 AM EST on Saturday 18 July 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 1007hPa near 28S159E. Forecast 1009hPa near 27S158E at 180000UTC, 1007hPa near 27S157E at 180600UTC, 1009hPa near 26S157E at 181200UTC, and 1008hPa near 26S158E at 181800UTC. 0100 UTC 18 July 2026