Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 04:07 AM EST on Friday 15 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 a developing cold front, forecast 45S107E 48S112E 51S114E to low 972hPa near 53S114E at 150600UTC, 44S112E 48S119E to low 967hPa near 51S119E at 151200UTC, and 43S118E 49S126E 54S126E to low 969hPa near 51S123E at 151800UTC. 0100 UTC 15 May 2026