Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 03:48 AM EST on Wednesday 22 April 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 northeasterly flow associated with a trough near 54S115E 57S112E. Forecast 55S116E 58S113E at 220000UTC, 56S117E 59S113E at 220600UTC. 0100 UTC 22 April 2026