Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 04:04 AM EST on Wednesday 29 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 flow associated with cold front 47S119E to low 959hPa near 58S122E. Forecast cold front 50S127E 56S131E to low 951hPa near 59S127E at 290000UTC, 51S132E 56S140E to low 951hPa near 61S135E at 290600UTC, 52S137E 59S151E to low 955hPa near 62S142E at 291200UTC, and front 55S147E 59S158E to low 959hPa near 62S147E at 291800UTC. 0100 UTC 29 April 2026