Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 09:46 PM EST on Saturday 19 September 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 35S122E 40S124E. Forecast near 35S125E 41S128E at 191800UTC, and decaying thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event.