Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 03:11 PM EST on Saturday 23 May 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 forecast cold front 54S082E 56S085E at 231200UTC, 54S085E 59S091E at 231800UTC, 55S090E 59S096E 62S098E at 240000UTC, 55S093E 61S103E 64S105E at 240600UTC. 1200 UTC 23 May 2026