Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 04:51 PM EDT on Saturday 04 April 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 47S125E 51S124E. Forecast near 50S130E 55S133E at 041200UTC, near 52S135E 57S138E at 041800UTC, and then weakening thereafter 1300 UTC 04 April 2026