Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 09:19 AM EST on Saturday 11 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 developing associated with forecast low 980hPa near 57S108E at 110600UTC, low 975hPa near 58S111E at 111200UTC, low 970hPa near 60S115E at 111800UTC, and low 965hPa near 61S117E at 120000UTC. 0700 UTC 11 April 2026