Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 03:56 PM EST on Sunday 30 August 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 warm front developing near 45S085E 52S086E at 301500UTC, then near 45S086E 51S088E at 301800UTC, near 42S094E 46S096E 51S094E at 310000UTC, and near 41S101E 45S107E 49S105E at 310600UTC. 1300 UTC 30 August 2026