Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 09:49 PM EST on Sunday 24 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 cold front near 56S098E 65S111E. Forecast 57S103E 64S113E at 241800UTC, weakening thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event.