Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Central and parts of East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:55 am Monday, 15 September 2025.
Damaging winds developing over parts of Victoria today.
Weather Situation
A cold front will move eastwards across Victoria today, generating a vigorous north to northwesterly flow ahead of it.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For WESTERN and CENTRAL Victoria including MELBOURNE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop during the late morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to ease from the west in the late afternoon and early evening.
For parts of GIPPSLAND and the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop during the late morning. Peak gusts about the alpine peaks may reach up to 110 km/h during tonight and Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease late Tuesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, the Grampians, the Otways, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Buchan.
Significant observations to 10:45 am:
94 km/h wind gust at Kilmore Gap at 10:32 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 5:00 pm AEST Monday.
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.
Forecast
Dandenong South (38.034°S, 145.2017°E, 9m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely at night. Damaging winds possible. Winds N 40 to 60 km/h.
Forecast for Dandenong South (38.034°S, 145.2017°E, 9m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 12° 11° 8° 5° 11° 5° 5° Maximum 24° 18° 15° 20° 21° 15° 14° Chance of rain 70% 60% 30% 20% 70% 80% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Slight Nil Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 43
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(km/h)Wind direction N NNE NNW WNW WNW W NNE NNW N NW WNW WNW W WNW Relative humidity 29% 28% 70% 49% 58% 49% 53% 37% 51% 45% 62% 50% 62% 50% Dew point 2°C 5°C 8°C 6°C 4°C 3°C 4°C 4°C 6°C 7°C 3°C 4°C 2°C 3°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dandenong South (38.034°S, 145.2017°E, 9m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:55am EST 6:21am EST 6:09pm EST 6:36pm EST 2:03am EST 11:03am EST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Central & East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Central & East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- Gale Warning for Port Phillip & Central Coast. Strong Wind Warning for Western Port & West Coast
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Rain for next 7 days