Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 09:53 PM EST on Thursday 14 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 a developing cold front, forecast 44S105E 48S113E 52S114E at 150600UTC, 44S112E 48S119E 51S119E at 151200UTC. 1900 UTC 14 May 2026