Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 10:36 AM EDT on Saturday 04 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 associated with trough near 46S118E 50S121E. Forecast near 47S125E 51S124E at 040600UTC, near 50S130E 55S133E at 041200UTC, near 51S133E 56S136E at 041500UTC, and then weakening thereafter 0700 UTC 04 April 2026