Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Cancellation Of Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 04:01 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 flow now covered by Melbourne Wind Warning 5. No further warnings will be issued for this event.