Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:49 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Damaging wind gusts easing during Wednesday morning with blizzard conditions about the alpine region.
Weather Situation
A cold front is clearing eastern Victoria while a trough approaches from the west. Vigorous westerly flow following this front is forecast to continue during Wednesday, turning southwesterly following the passage of the trough during the morning before easing during Wednesday evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For NORTHEASTERN RANGES and EAST GIPPSLAND: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring and remain possible overnight about alpine areas above 1400 metres, with BLIZZARD conditions likely. Peak gusts may reach up to 120 km/h until early Wednesday morning.
Damaging winds are then forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning.
For the SOUTH WEST, CENTRAL and WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND districts: Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible in showers and thunderstorms.
Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during the early hours of Wednesday morning, though squally showers are expected to continue across much of Victoria until Wednesday evening.
A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is current for the entire Victorian coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Wimmera district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Gelantipy at 10:21 pm Tuesday.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway at 9:57 pm Tuesday.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Fairy at 9:16 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Rhyll at 6:11 pm Tuesday.
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 5:17 pm Tuesday.
Sustained 89 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Gellibrand around 4:00 pm, with a 111 km/h wind gust at 4:35 pm Tuesday.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount William at 3:48 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham at 2:08 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warrnambool Airport at 12:42 pm Tuesday.
Sustained 74 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Hotham around 9:00 am with a 120 km/h wind gust at 9:05 am Tuesday.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 8:41 am Tuesday.
Sustained 70 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Buller around 8:30 am with a 113 km/h wind gust at 8:36 am Tuesday.
Sustained 65 km/h winds were recorded at Falls Creek Airport around 12:50 am with a 101 km/h wind gust at 12:38 am Tuesday.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Bairnsdale (37.8251°S, 147.629°E, 7m AMSL) Bairnsdale,VIC set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Bairnsdale 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Snow falling above 700 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Possible small hail. Damaging winds possible. Winds NW 25 to 40 km/h turning W 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 4 and 13.
Forecast for Bairnsdale (37.8251°S, 147.629°E, 7m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 7° 4° 5° 2° 2° 2° 3° Maximum 12° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14° 14° Chance of rain 50% 20% 20% 5% 20% 50% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Slight Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 21
(km/h)32
(km/h)17
(km/h)16
(km/h)10
(km/h)10
(km/h)7
(km/h)8
(km/h)8
(km/h)8
(km/h)6
(km/h)10
(km/h)8
(km/h)13
(km/h)Wind direction WNW W W WSW NW SW NW WSW NW SW NW SSE WNW SSW Relative humidity 73% 73% 81% 63% 87% 68% 92% 62% 88% 62% 92% 72% 100% 76% Dew point 5°C 4°C 5°C 5°C 7°C 8°C 5°C 7°C 5°C 7°C 6°C 8°C 8°C 8°C First light 6:57am 6:57am 6:57am 6:57am 6:57am 6:57am 6:57am Sunrise 7:26am 7:26am 7:26am 7:26am 7:26am 7:26am 7:26am Sunset 4:58pm 4:59pm 4:59pm 4:59pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:01pm Last light 5:28pm 5:28pm 5:29pm 5:29pm 5:29pm 5:30pm 5:30pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bairnsdale (37.8251°S, 147.629°E, 7m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:57am EST 7:26am EST 4:58pm EST 5:28pm EST 7:18am EST 4:23pm EST New moon
New moon Jun 25 First quarter Jul 03 Full moon Jul 11 Last quarter Jul 18 Bairnsdale sun & moon times
WednesdayFirst light6:57am
ESTSunrise7:26am
ESTSunset4:58pm
ESTLast light5:28pm
ESTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseWed
7:18am
ESTMoon setWed
4:23pm
ESTNew moonNew moon Wed
Jun 25
First quarterFirst quarter Thu
Jul 03
Full moonFull moon Fri
Jul 11
Last quarterLast quarter Fri
Jul 18
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Tue 10:49pm UTC Severe weather advice VICTue 10:49pm UTC Severe weather advice VICAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:49 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Damaging wind gusts easing during Wednesday morning with blizzard conditions about the alpine region.
Weather Situation
A cold front is clearing eastern Victoria while a trough approaches from the west. Vigorous westerly flow following this front is forecast to continue during Wednesday, turning southwesterly following the passage of the trough during the morning before easing during Wednesday evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For NORTHEASTERN RANGES and EAST GIPPSLAND: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring and remain possible overnight about alpine areas above 1400 metres, with BLIZZARD conditions likely. Peak gusts may reach up to 120 km/h until early Wednesday morning.
Damaging winds are then forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning.
For the SOUTH WEST, CENTRAL and WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND districts: Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible in showers and thunderstorms.
Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during the early hours of Wednesday morning, though squally showers are expected to continue across much of Victoria until Wednesday evening.
A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is current for the entire Victorian coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Wimmera district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Gelantipy at 10:21 pm Tuesday.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway at 9:57 pm Tuesday.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Fairy at 9:16 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Rhyll at 6:11 pm Tuesday.
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 5:17 pm Tuesday.
Sustained 89 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Gellibrand around 4:00 pm, with a 111 km/h wind gust at 4:35 pm Tuesday.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount William at 3:48 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham at 2:08 pm Tuesday.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warrnambool Airport at 12:42 pm Tuesday.
Sustained 74 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Hotham around 9:00 am with a 120 km/h wind gust at 9:05 am Tuesday.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 8:41 am Tuesday.
Sustained 70 km/h winds were recorded at Mount Buller around 8:30 am with a 113 km/h wind gust at 8:36 am Tuesday.
Sustained 65 km/h winds were recorded at Falls Creek Airport around 12:50 am with a 101 km/h wind gust at 12:38 am Tuesday.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.Tue 10:26pm UTC VICAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:26 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Abnormally High Tides for Victoria
Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system moving to the south of Tasmania tonight will move into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday. Strong to gale-force northwesterly winds will shift southwesterly during Wednesday morning. This is expected to bring strong winds, elevated surf and sea levels across the state.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas for the entire Victorian coast, including Port Phillip. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during this evening's high tide. Tides are again expected to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Wednesday afternoon and evening high tide.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Melbourne, Portland, Port Fairy, Inverloch, Port Albert, Silverleaves, Barwon Heads, Frankston and Lakes Entrance.
The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.Tue 10:26pm UTC VICAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:26 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Abnormally High Tides for Victoria
Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system moving to the south of Tasmania tonight will move into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday. Strong to gale-force northwesterly winds will shift southwesterly during Wednesday morning. This is expected to bring strong winds, elevated surf and sea levels across the state.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas for the entire Victorian coast, including Port Phillip. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during this evening's high tide. Tides are again expected to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Wednesday afternoon and evening high tide.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Melbourne, Portland, Port Fairy, Inverloch, Port Albert, Silverleaves, Barwon Heads, Frankston and Lakes Entrance.
The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.Tue 10:23pm UTC Sheep graziers warning VICAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Warning to Sheep Graziers
for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Issued at 10:23 PM EST on Tuesday 24 June 2025
Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the Mallee and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Wednesday.Tue 10:00pm UTC Coastal wind warning VICAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria
Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday 24 June 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 25 June 2025
Wind Warnings for Tuesday 24 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip and Western Port
Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port and Gippsland Lakes
The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
================================================================================For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & South West
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & South West
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
- Sheep Graziers Warning Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, W & S Gippsland & East Gippsland
- Gale Warning for West, Central, Central Gippsland and East Gippsland coasts. Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip and Western Port
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