Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Southern And Southeastern Areas Issued at 03:38 PM EST on Saturday 16 May 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 a cold front 42S130E 49S134E 59S133E, then weakening cold front 47S138E 61S139E at 161200UTC. No further warnings will be issued for this event.