Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 11:52 PM EST on Friday 22 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 Forecast vigorous flow associated with developing trough near 39S078E 46S076E at 230000UTC, 40S081E 47S078E at 230600UTC, and then trough near 42S084E 49S079E at 231200UTC. 1900 UTC 22 May 2026