Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 10:40 PM EDT on Friday 09 October 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 southwesterly flow associated with cold front 42S099E 43S105E 48S105E. Forecast 40S104E 42S111E 46S110E at 091800UTC, 38S109E 42S117E 45S117E at 100000UTC, 39S119E 42S122E 46S122E at 100600UTC and 39S123E 46S126E at 101200UTC. 1900 UTC 09 October 2026