Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southeastern Area Issued at 09:45 AM EST on Friday 17 July 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 forecast associated with developing low 1012hPa near 28S163E at 170600UTC, then low 1009hPa near 28S161E at 171200UTC, then low 1006hPa near 28S160E at 171800UTC, and low 1009hPa near 28S159E at 180000UTC. 0700 UTC 17 July 2026