Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 10:01 AM EST on Monday 08 June 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 low 943hPa near 54S118E. Forecast low 941hPa near 55S121E at 080600UTC, low 947hPa near 56S124E at 081200UTC, low 953hPa near 58S129E at 081800UTC, and low 952hPa near 61S131E at 090000UTC. 0700 UTC 08 June 2026