Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern And Southeastern Areas Issued at 03:57 AM EST on Friday 08 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 trough 36S152E 41S152E 45S151E. Forecast trough 35S157E 38S153E 44S151E at 080000UTC, 33S157E 38S156E 42S156E at 080600UTC, and 33S160E 39S158E at 081200UTC. 0100 UTC 08 May 2026