Gale Wind Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Southern Area Issued at 05:15 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 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 low 968hPa near 60S114E. Forecast low 969hPa near 61S116E at 160000UTC, then weakening thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event. [close]