Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Area Issued at 09:57 PM EST on Sunday 19 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 northwesterly flow forecast to develop associated with trough near 49S078E 53S082E at 200000UTC, near 45S080E 52S090E at 200600UTC, and near 43S087E 52S094E at 201200UTC. 1900 UTC 19 April 2026