Gale Wind Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 04:50 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 trough 36S119E to low 1008hPa near 39S120E, then weakening thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event. [close]