Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western And Southeastern Areas Issued at 10:27 PM EDT on Monday 30 March 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 trough 35S116E 40S117E. Forecast 36S120E 41S121E at 301800UTC, 36S124E 42S124E at 310000UTC, 38S126E 44S126E at 310600UTC, and 40S130E 47S130E at 311200UTC. 1900 UTC 30 March 2026