Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 04:58 AM EDT on Friday 16 October 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 westerly quarter flow. No further warnings will be issued for this event.