Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 04:34 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 55S135E 61S136E 63S132E. Forecast 58S139E 62S140E at 131200UTC, 58S142E 62S142E at 131800UTC, 58S144E 62S146E at 140000UTC, 58S146E 62S148E at 140600UTC. 1200 UTC 13 November 2026