Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern, Western And Southeastern Areas Issued at 03:46 AM EST on Thursday 07 May 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 44S133E 50S139E 58S128E. Forecast trough 41S136E 46S142E 56S138E at 070000UTC, 40S144E 45S147E 54S145E at 070600UTC, 39S146E 43S149E 51S148E at 071200UTC, and 36S152E 41S152E 45S151E at 071800UTC. 0100 UTC 07 May 2026