Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Storm Force Wind Warning 6 For Western, Southeastern And Southern Areas Issued at 05:45 PM EST on Saturday 19 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 flow associated with cold front 47S120E to low 949hPa near 58S126E. Forecast cold front near 46S123E 52S130E to low 949hPa near 58S134E at 191200UTC, cold front 53S138E to low 943hPa near 60S143E to strengthening warm front 60S148E 57S155E at 191800UTC, cold front 56S146E to low 940hPa near 61S147E to warm front near 61S155E 58S160E at 200000UTC, and cold front near 57S151E 61S155E to low 936hPa near 63S154E to warm front near 63S157E 62S162E at 200600UTC. 1300 UTC 19 September 2026 [close]