Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern, Western And Southeastern Areas Issued at 03:44 AM EST on Wednesday 06 May 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 forecast developing trough 50S101E 55S097E at 052100UTC, then near 52S106E 56S102E at 060000UTC, 52S120E 57S116E 60S097E at 060600UTC, 48S124E 52S127E 56S125E 61S112E at 061200UTC and 44S133E 50S139E 58S128E at 061800UTC. 0100 UTC 06 May 2026