Gale Wind Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 7 For Southern Area Issued at 04:43 PM EDT on Wednesday 17 December 2025 ================================================================================ 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 low 957hPa near 60S083E. Forecast low 959hPa near 61S087E at 171200UTC, low 961hPa near 61S091E at 171800UTC, and low 963hPa near 62S094E at 180000UTC. 1200 UTC 17 December 2025 [close]