Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southeastern And Northeastern Area Issued at 09:53 AM EST on Saturday 18 July 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 1009hPa near 27S158E. Forecast 1007hPa near 27S157E at 180600UTC, 1009hPa near 26S157E at 181200UTC, 1008hPa near 26S158E at 181800UTC, and 1010hPa near 25S157E at 190000UTC. 0700 UTC 18 July 2026