Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 04:21 PM EDT on Tuesday 31 March 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 trough near 37S127E 44S125E. Forecast trough near 40S131E 46S130E at 311200UTC, 45S134E 48S133E at 311800UTC, 47S138E 51S136E at 010000UTC, and 49S143E 54S140E at 010600UTC. 1300 UTC 31 March 2026