Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 04:01 PM 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 associated with trough near 59S128E 60S128E 62S124E. Forecast trough near 56S136E 60S137E 63S132E at 191200UTC, 54S144E 58S144E 61S142E at 191800UTC, 54S154E 59S154E 62S150E at 200000UTC, and 52S155E 57S163E 60S161E 63S151E at 200600UTC. 1300 UTC 19 June 2026