Gale Wind Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 8 For Western Area Issued at 09:51 AM EST on Saturday 18 July 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 trough near 34S116E 37S117E. Forecast near 34S118E 37S119E at 180600UTC, and decaying thereafter. No further warnings will be issued for this event. [close]