Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 1 For Western Area Issued at 04:04 PM EST on Wednesday 20 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 trough near 45S093E 48S095E. Forecast trough near 44S096E 48S097E at 200900UTC, then weakening thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event. [close]