Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 11:01 PM EDT on Wednesday 01 April 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 trough near 53S153E 57S144E. Forecast near 56S159E 59S149E at 011800UTC, and exiting area to the east near 58S163E 61S154E at 020000UTC. 1900 UTC 01 April 2026