Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 09:58 PM EST on Tuesday 05 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 43S136E 48S140E. Forecast cold front 44S144E 50S147E at 051800UTC, 50S147E 54S157E at 060000UTC, 51S151E 55S156E at 060600UTC, and 55S158E 60S170E at 061200UTC. 1900 UTC 05 May 2026