Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 09:40 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 flow associated with cold front near 55S089E 62S098E. Forecast 55S093E 64S105E at 240600UTC, 56S098E 65S111E at 241200UTC, 57S103E 64S113E at 241800UTC, weakening thereafter. 0700 UTC 24 May 2026