Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 1 For Western Area Issued at 10:03 AM 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 44S096E 48S093E. Forecast near 43S101E 48S099E at 200600UTC, then weakening. 0700 UTC 20 May 2026 [close]