Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 04:01 PM EST on Monday 27 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 952hPa near 61S152E. Forecast low 954hPa south of ice edge near 62S157E at 271200UTC, low 955hPa near 63S162E at 271800UTC, low 956hPa near 64S166E at 280000UTC, and low 959hPa near 64S168E at 280600UTC. 1300 UTC 27 July 2026