Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Cancellation Of Gale Warning 8 For Western, Southern And Southeastern Areas Issued at 04:10 PM EST on Tuesday 01 September 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 Gales associated with this warning are now covered by Melbourne Gale Warning 9. No further warnings will be issued for this event.