Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 04:23 AM EST on Saturday 20 June 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 clockwise winds associated with low 1001hPa near 43S101E. Forecast low 1000hPa near 45S103E at 200000UTC, low 998hPa near 46S106E at 200600UTC, low 999hPa near 50S111E at 201200UTC, and low decaying thereafter. 0100 UTC 20 June 2026