Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 09:59 AM EST on Saturday 08 August 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 59S154E 63S154E. Forecast 59S162E 63S162E at 080600UTC, then exiting east of area. No further warnings will be issued for this event.