Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 10:48 PM EDT on Friday 13 November 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 trough near 61S131E 63S137E. Forecast trough 60S134E 62S139E at 131800UTC, 59S139E 62S144E at 140000UTC, 58S144E 62S148E at 140600UTC and weakening thereafter. 1900 UTC 13 November 2026