Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 03:22 PM EST on Saturday 11 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 a low 980hPa near 57S108E at 110600UTC. Forecast low 975hPa near 58S111E at 111200UTC, low 970hPa near 60S115E at 111800UTC, low 965hPa near 62S117E at 120000UTC, low 962hPa near 63S118E at 120600UTC. 1200 UTC 11 April 2026