Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 09:52 PM EST on Friday 10 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 forecast developing low 980hPa near 55S107E at 110600UTC, and low 975hPa near 57S111E at 111200UTC. 1900 UTC 10 April 2026