Marine Weather Warnings - Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre)

Gale Warning 4 For Southern, Western And Southeastern Areas


Issued at 10:31 PM EDT on Friday 04 April 2025

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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.
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Weather Situation
Vigorous flow associated with low 954hPa near 59S124E. Forecast low 946hPa near 58S135E at 041800UTC, low 938hPa near 60S140E at 050000UTC, low 934hPa near 61S142E at 050600UTC, and low 938hPa near 61S146E at 051200UTC.



1900 UTC 04 April 2025

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