Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western Area Issued at 03:51 PM EST on Friday 19 June 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 associated with low 1002hPa near 39S095E. Forecast low 1001hPa near 39S097E at 191200UTC, low 1001hPa near 43S101E at 191800UTC, and low 1000hPa near 45S104E at 200000UTC, and low 997hPa near 47S108E at 200600UTC. 1300 UTC 19 June 2026