Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 03:55 AM EST on Wednesday 29 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 cold front 47S119E 59S127E to low 963hPa near 56S120E. Forecast cold front 48S123E 60S135E to low 951hPa near 59S127E at 290000UTC, 49S130E 60S145E to low 951hPa near 61S133E at 290600UTC, 50S134E 61S156E to low 957hPa near 61S139E at 291200UTC. 0100 UTC 29 April 2026