Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 11:02 PM EDT on Tuesday 17 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 cold front 47S083E 55S087E. Forecast near 47S090E 54S095E at 171800UTC, 47S098E 54S102E at 180000UTC, 47S104E 54S107E at 180600UTC, and 46S110E 53S114E at 181200UTC. 1900 UTC 17 March 2026