Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western 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 developing associated with forecast trough near 33S107E 36S108E at 171200UTC, then near 33S112E 36S113E at 171800UTC, and near 34S116E 37S117E at 180000UTC. 0700 UTC 17 July 2026