Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 12:44 pm Friday, 27 March 2026.

Damaging southerly winds, heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions continuing over the east today.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low is located offshore the southern NSW coast, leading to damaging southerly winds persisting over eastern parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is also expected to develop over parts of East Gippsland, as these winds combine with ample moisture to rise over topography. This may also bring blizzard conditions to alpine areas. The low will move further offshore later today, leading to an easing of conditions across the state.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are occurring and expected to continue for the remainder of the afternoon and early evening, with gusts increasing to 110 km/h near the Far East Gippsland coast early this afternoon. For ALPINE areas above 1600m: DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are occurring and likely to continue into the early afternoon, before easing back to around 100 km/h later this afternoon. BLIZZARD conditions are also forecast to continue into the afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is occurring over the elevated terrain of East Gippsland remains possible into the afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated falls to 100 mm with thunderstorm activity.
Conditions over the central ranges have now eased below warnings thresholds. Heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are expected to ease across the east later this afternoon, with damaging winds expected to ease throughout the east by the evening.
Flood warnings are current over the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Orbost, Falls Creek, Dargo, Buchan, Mallacoota and Mt Hotham.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Severe observations to 12:30 pm:
111.0 mm at Chandlers Creek (Cann River) in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
90.8 mm at Buldah in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
126 km/h gust at Mt Hotham at 12:00 pm.
111 km/h gust at Falls Creek at 11:47 pm.
113 km/h gust at Gabo Island at 10:13 am.
118 km/h gust at Mallacoota at 10:07 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Central

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 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 12:44 pm Friday, 27 March 2026.

Damaging southerly winds, heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions continuing over the east today.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low is located offshore the southern NSW coast, leading to damaging southerly winds persisting over eastern parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is also expected to develop over parts of East Gippsland, as these winds combine with ample moisture to rise over topography. This may also bring blizzard conditions to alpine areas. The low will move further offshore later today, leading to an easing of conditions across the state.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are occurring and expected to continue for the remainder of the afternoon and early evening, with gusts increasing to 110 km/h near the Far East Gippsland coast early this afternoon. For ALPINE areas above 1600m: DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are occurring and likely to continue into the early afternoon, before easing back to around 100 km/h later this afternoon. BLIZZARD conditions are also forecast to continue into the afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is occurring over the elevated terrain of East Gippsland remains possible into the afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated falls to 100 mm with thunderstorm activity.
Conditions over the central ranges have now eased below warnings thresholds. Heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are expected to ease across the east later this afternoon, with damaging winds expected to ease throughout the east by the evening.
Flood warnings are current over the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Orbost, Falls Creek, Dargo, Buchan, Mallacoota and Mt Hotham.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Severe observations to 12:30 pm:
111.0 mm at Chandlers Creek (Cann River) in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
90.8 mm at Buldah in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
126 km/h gust at Mt Hotham at 12:00 pm.
111 km/h gust at Falls Creek at 11:47 pm.
113 km/h gust at Gabo Island at 10:13 am.
118 km/h gust at Mallacoota at 10:07 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Central

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 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:32 AM EDT on Friday 27 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the East Gippsland forecast district and parts of the North Central, North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Friday.