Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 09:51 AM EST on Friday 19 June 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 Forecast vigorous clockwise winds developing associated with low 1001hPa near 39S095E at 190600UTC, low 1001hPa near 40S097E at 191200UTC, low 999hPa near 41S101E at 191800UTC, and low 999hPa near 43S104E at 200000UTC. 0700 UTC 19 June 2026