Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 10:10 PM EST on Monday 20 April 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 northwesterly flow associated with a trough near 43S095E 54S097E. Forecast near 43S098E 54S103E at 201800UTC, near 43S104E 55S106E at 210000UTC, near 51S110E 56S108E at 210600UTC, and near 53S113E 56S110E at 211200UTC. 1900 UTC 20 April 2026