Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 04:41 PM EDT on Sunday 29 March 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 1001hPa near 43S104E. Forecast low 1002hPa near 42S106E at 291200UTC, low 1002hPa near 42S108E at 291800UTC, low 1000hPa near 40S112E at 300000UTC and low 996hPa near 40S115E at 300600UTC. 1300 UTC 29 March 2026