Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Frost Warning

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

Issued at 04:58 PM EST on Thursday 24 July 2025

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Please be aware
Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded
by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with very clear skies.
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Severe Frost Warning for the following areas:
North East forecast district
Severe frosts with temperatures down to -4 degrees which can cause significant crop damage are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the North East forecast district.
Frost Warning for the following areas:
Northern Country, North Central, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Frosts with temperatures down to -2 degrees are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the Northern Country, North Central, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 04:50 PM EST on Thursday 24 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northeasterly winds are expected during Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central and South West forecast districts and parts of the North East, Central 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 11:00 pm EST Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:36 pm Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Damaging winds developing late Friday afternoon over the ranges with blizzard conditions for the alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A strong northerly flow ahead of an approaching cold front is expected to produce damaging winds over parts of the Great Dividing Range and southern slopes from late Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. The front will move into the central and eastern parts of the state during early Saturday morning before clearing to the east by the middle of the day.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the GRAMPIANS and CENTRAL RANGES, including the outer NORTHERN and EASTERN SUBURBS of MELBOURNE: DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h, with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible from late Friday afternoon and becoming likely throughout the evening and early Saturday morning.
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible from late Friday evening, and continuing throughout Saturday morning. Blizzard conditions are also possible for areas above 1200 metres.
Conditions are expected to ease from the west, over the Grampians before sunrise on Saturday and ease over the Central and Eastern Ranges by mid-morning on Saturday.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Daylesford, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Mt Baw Baw.

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 11:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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 Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:36 pm Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Damaging winds developing late Friday afternoon over the ranges with blizzard conditions for the alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A strong northerly flow ahead of an approaching cold front is expected to produce damaging winds over parts of the Great Dividing Range and southern slopes from late Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. The front will move into the central and eastern parts of the state during early Saturday morning before clearing to the east by the middle of the day.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the GRAMPIANS and CENTRAL RANGES, including the outer NORTHERN and EASTERN SUBURBS of MELBOURNE: DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h, with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible from late Friday afternoon and becoming likely throughout the evening and early Saturday morning.
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible from late Friday evening, and continuing throughout Saturday morning. Blizzard conditions are also possible for areas above 1200 metres.
Conditions are expected to ease from the west, over the Grampians before sunrise on Saturday and ease over the Central and Eastern Ranges by mid-morning on Saturday.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Daylesford, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Mt Baw Baw.

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 11:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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.