Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 04:20 AM EST on Thursday 30 April 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 cold front 53S140E 62S167E to low 955hPa near 64S153E. Forecast cold front 52S143E 60S171E to low 953hPa near 65S162E at 300000UTC, front east of area thereafter and just low 954hPa near 67S173E at 300600UTC, low 954hPa near 67S175E at 031200UTC Sand then east of area thereafter. 0100 UTC 30 April 2026