Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southeastern, Southern And Western Area Issued at 04:59 PM EDT on Tuesday 17 March 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 49S110E 56S112E, forecast near 56S117E 53S119E 48S117E at 171200UTC, then 56S126E 54S120E 49S119E at 171800UTC, 49S124E 54S129E at 180000UTC, and 50S131E 55S135E at 180600UTC. 1300 UTC 17 March 2026