Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 09:46 PM EST on Friday 15 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 a cold front 44S112E 48S119E to low 974hPa near 50S120E. Forecast 43S118E 49S126E to low 971hPa near 52S126E at 151800UTC, 42S123E 48S129E to low 969hPa near 56S130E at 160000UTC, 42S130E 49S134E to low 966hPa near 59S133E at 160600UTC and 47S138E 64S139E to low 964hPa near 61S134E at 161200UTC. 1900 UTC 15 May 2026