Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 04:46 PM EDT on Monday 16 March 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 Forecast vigorous flow developing associated with cold front west of area near 48S070E 56S072E 61S067E at 170000UTC, then near 48S077E 57S079E 60S074E at 170600UTC. 1300 UTC 16 March 2026