Forecast

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 8:38 pm Friday, 5 December 2025.

Isolated damaging wind gusts over the eastern ranges tonight, and throughout Saturday.

Weather Situation
A cold front traverses Victoria during Saturday. Gusty west to northwesterly winds ahead of this system with gusty showers and thunderstorms will result in a damaging wind risk over the eastern ranges.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
For ALPINE PEAKS (above 1200 metres): DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible with isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening. During Saturday morning broader areas of strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely to develop and continue throughout Saturday.
For remaining areas (below 1200 metres): Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible across the remainder of the warning area from late Saturday morning.
The risk of DAMAGING WIND GUSTS is expected to ease during late Saturday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Buchan, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
93 km/h was observed at Mt Hotham at 8:18 pm.
91 km/h was observed at Falls Creek airport at 7:51 pm.

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 Saturday.
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 8:38 pm Friday, 5 December 2025.

Isolated damaging wind gusts over the eastern ranges tonight, and throughout Saturday.

Weather Situation
A cold front traverses Victoria during Saturday. Gusty west to northwesterly winds ahead of this system with gusty showers and thunderstorms will result in a damaging wind risk over the eastern ranges.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
For ALPINE PEAKS (above 1200 metres): DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible with isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening. During Saturday morning broader areas of strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely to develop and continue throughout Saturday.
For remaining areas (below 1200 metres): Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible across the remainder of the warning area from late Saturday morning.
The risk of DAMAGING WIND GUSTS is expected to ease during late Saturday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Buchan, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
93 km/h was observed at Mt Hotham at 8:18 pm.
91 km/h was observed at Falls Creek airport at 7:51 pm.

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 Saturday.
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.