Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 03:46 AM EST on Tuesday 29 September 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 Trough near 39S120E 41S121E. Forecast near at 41S123E 43S124E at 290000UTC, 41S127E 42S128E at 290600UTC, and then trough weakening thereafter. 0100 UTC 29 September 2026