Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southeastern, Southern And Western Areas Issued at 05:05 AM EDT on Wednesday 18 March 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 westerly flow. 0100 UTC 18 March 2026