Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 10:31 PM EDT on Thursday 12 November 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 near 52S108E 58S113E. Forecast 52S117E 58S118E 60S121E at 121800UTC, then 53S126E 61S129E at 130000UTC, then 55S135E 61S136E 63S132E at 130600UTC, and 58S139E 62S140E at 131200UTC. 1900 UTC 12 November 2026