Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 09:55 PM EST on Saturday 25 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 developing with forecast low 965hPa near 56S125E at 260000UTC, then low 961hPa near 57S130E at 260600UTC, and low 961hPa near 58S134E at 261200UTC. 1900 UTC 25 July 2026