Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 7 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 03:31 PM EST on Wednesday 08 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 cold front approaching area from the west forecast near 44S076E 54S078E at 081200UTC, then 45S081E 52S088E to low 961hPa near 56S084E at 081800UTC, 45S088E 53S096E to low 957hPa near 57S089E at 090000UTC, and 45S095E 54S103E to low 959hPa near 57S095E at 090600UTC. 1300 UTC 08 July 2026