Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 09:33 PM EST on Sunday 31 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 Low 1014hPa near 38S079E. Forecast low 1011hPa near 38S081E at 311800UTC, low 1008hPa near 38S083E at 010000UTC, low 1010hPa near 37S085E at 010600UTC, low 1008hPa near 37S088E at 011200UTC. 1900 UTC 31 May 2026