Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 09:48 PM EST on Saturday 23 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 cold front near 53S082E 57S086E. Forecast 54S085E 59S091E at 231800UTC, 55S089E 62S098E at 240000UTC, 55S093E 61S102E 64S105E at 240600UTC and 56S097E 65S113E at 241200UTC. 1900 UTC 23 May 2026