Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:04 pm Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Damaging southeasterly winds possible tonight.
Weather Situation
A trough moving slowly across northeast Victoria today is directing strong southeasterly winds over southern and central parts of the state tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible tonight about the Macedon Ranges, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, the Surf Coast, the Bass Coast and parts of the Gippsland coast.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early on Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Torquay, Rosebud and Tidal River.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland
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 AEDT Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Barrabool (38.17°S, 144.2264°E, 146m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of thunderstorms about the ranges in the afternoon. Damaging winds possible. Winds SE 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 25.
Forecast for Barrabool (38.17°S, 144.2264°E, 146m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16° Maximum 22° 25° 28° 28° 28° 25° 29° Chance of rain 40% 30% 5% 50% 30% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Very High Extreme Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 32
(km/h)38
(km/h)28
(km/h)34
(km/h)20
(km/h)22
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)13
(km/h)26
(km/h)18
(km/h)26
(km/h)12
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE ESE ESE E SE E SE SE SSE SSE SSE SE SSE Relative humidity 84% 71% 71% 54% 69% 44% 64% 50% 78% 61% 77% 59% 70% 50% Dew point 15°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 18°C 18°C 16°C 15°C 16°C 17°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Barrabool (38.17°S, 144.2264°E, 146m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:46am EDT 6:17am EDT 8:47pm EDT 9:18pm EDT 3:20am EDT 7:10pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
- Gale Warning Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes & Central & Central Gippslands. Strong Wind Warning West & East Gippsland coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
