Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 10:01 PM EST on Thursday 18 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 Forecast vigorous clockwise winds developing associated with low 1001hPa near 39S095E at 190900UTC and then low 1001hPa near 40S097E at 191200UTC. 1900 UTC 18 June 2026