Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 03:48 AM 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 Forecast vigorous flow developing associated with low 980hPa near 55S107E at 110600UTC, low 975hPa near 57S111E at 111200UTC, and low 969hPa near 59S114E at 111800UTC. 0100 UTC 11 April 2026