Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 1 For Western And Southern Areas Issued at 03:53 PM EST on Thursday 24 September 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 northwesterly flow associated with cold front west of area near 46S062E 58S078E. Forecast cold front near 44S067E 59S082E at 241200UTC, 45S073E 61S087E at 241800UTC, 45S077E 54S088E 60S089E at 250000UTC and near . 1300 UTC 24 September 2026 [close]