Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 10:03 AM EST on Monday 11 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 trough near 48S104E 52S103E. Forecast trough 50S109E 55S103E at 110600UTC, 56S108E 53S112E at 111200UTC, 57S111E 54S115E at 111500UTC, and weakening thereafter. 0700 UTC 11 May 2026