Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 09:52 AM EST on Friday 19 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 westerly flow developing associated with trough near 58S119E 60S119E 63S116E. Forecast trough near 58S128E 60S128E 62S126E at 190600UTC, 56S136E 60S137E 63S132E at 191200UTC, 54S144E 58S144E 61S142E at 191800UTC, and 54S154E 59S154E 62S150E at 200000UTC. 0700 UTC 19 June 2026