Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 09:47 PM EST on Wednesday 09 September 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 cold front near 38S074E 43S080E. Forecast near 38S079E 44S085E at 091800UTC, 38S086E 45S090E at 100000UTC, 40S092E 45S093E at 100600UTC, and weakening thereafter. 1900 UTC 09 September 2026