Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:27 pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Damaging winds about eastern Alpine areas, easing by early this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly flow associated with the passage of a cold front today is bringing damaging wind to elevated areas in the east.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
FOR ELEVATED AREAS ABOVE 1400 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h likely this afternoon.
Winds are forecast to ease by early evening as the front moves through.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
128 KM/H GUST WAS RECORDED AT FALLS CREEK AT 11:47 AM.
106 km/h gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 11:40 am.
98 km/h gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 10:17 am.

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 5:30 pm AEDT 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:27 pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Damaging winds about eastern Alpine areas, easing by early this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly flow associated with the passage of a cold front today is bringing damaging wind to elevated areas in the east.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
FOR ELEVATED AREAS ABOVE 1400 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h likely this afternoon.
Winds are forecast to ease by early evening as the front moves through.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
128 KM/H GUST WAS RECORDED AT FALLS CREEK AT 11:47 AM.
106 km/h gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 11:40 am.
98 km/h gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 10:17 am.

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 5:30 pm AEDT 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:09 pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Wind gusts in Victoria are no longer severe.

Weather Situation
A front moving through eastern parts of the state did trigger a line of showers and thunderstorms which was moving to the east. The strong winds aloft are no longer present so the remaining showers and storms are no longer likely to produce damaging wind gusts.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:09 pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Wind gusts in Victoria are no longer severe.

Weather Situation
A front moving through eastern parts of the state did trigger a line of showers and thunderstorms which was moving to the east. The strong winds aloft are no longer present so the remaining showers and storms are no longer likely to produce damaging wind gusts.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.