Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 09:56 PM EDT on Wednesday 11 November 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 low 954hPa near 63S157E. Forecast low 953hPa east of area near 63S164E at 111800UTC with winds becoming westerly quarter thereafter. 1900 UTC 11 November 2026