Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 8 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 05:16 PM EST on Friday 21 August 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 clockwise winds developing with forecast low 987hPa near 46S080E at 211800UTC, 982hPa near 48S084E at 220000UTC and 980hPa near 49S087E at 220600UTC. 1300 UTC 21 August 2026