Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

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

Issued at 4:15 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Damaging southeasterly winds have eased

Weather Situation
A trough over NSW is directing strong southeasterly winds over southern and central parts of the state, although winds are no longer expected to be severe.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.

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.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

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

Issued at 4:15 am Friday, 16 January 2026.

Damaging southeasterly winds have eased

Weather Situation
A trough over NSW is directing strong southeasterly winds over southern and central parts of the state, although winds are no longer expected to be severe.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.

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.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:10 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 17 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 16 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 17 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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