Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 09:15 AM EST on Sunday 24 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 southerly flow. 0700 UTC 24 May 2026