Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 04:32 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 developing associated with forecast cold front entering from west near 39S074E 43S079E at 091200UTC, then near 38S079E 44S085E at 091800UTC, 38S086E 45S090E at 100000UTC weakening thereafter. 1300 UTC 09 September 2026