Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 8 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 09:38 AM EST on Saturday 16 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 a cold front 42S123E 48S129E 56S130E. Forecast cold front 42S130E 49S134E 59S133E at 160600UTC, then weakening cold front 47S138E 61S139E at 161200UTC. 0700 UTC 16 May 2026