Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 10:18 PM EST on Sunday 26 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 westerly quarter flow developing with a warm front forecast 46S083E 52S077E at 261800UTC, 46S089E 52S083E at 270000UTC, 46S095E 53S089E at 270600UTC, and 46S102E 53S094E at 271200UTC. 1900 UTC 26 April 2026