Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 04:51 AM EDT on Sunday 11 October 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 associated with cold front 40S127E 46S129E 49S132E. Forecast 41S131E 46S133E 50S137E at 110000UTC, 42S139E 47S141E 53S142E at 110600UTC, 45S146E 48S149E 56S150E at 111200UTC and 47S153E 50S155E 59S155E at 111800UTC. 0100 UTC 11 October 2026