Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 04:23 AM EST on Monday 27 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 Vigorous westerly quarter flow associated with warm front 46S083E 52S077E. Forecast 46S089E 52S084E at 270000UTC, 46S095E 53S089E at 270600UTC, 46S102E 53S094E at 271200UTC, and 44S109E 50S108E 53S105E at 271800UTC. 0100 UTC 27 April 2026