Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:04 pm Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Damaging southeasterly winds possible tonight.

Weather Situation
A trough moving slowly across northeast Victoria today is directing strong southeasterly winds over southern and central parts of the state tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible tonight about the Macedon Ranges, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, the Surf Coast, the Bass Coast and parts of the Gippsland coast.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early on Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Torquay, Rosebud and Tidal River.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland

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 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

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

Issued at 10:04 pm Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Damaging southeasterly winds possible tonight.

Weather Situation
A trough moving slowly across northeast Victoria today is directing strong southeasterly winds over southern and central parts of the state tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible tonight about the Macedon Ranges, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, the Surf Coast, the Bass Coast and parts of the Gippsland coast.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early on Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Torquay, Rosebud and Tidal River.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland

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 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 West and South Gippsland forecast district

Issued at 04:41 PM EDT on Thursday 15 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
West and South Gippsland forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and strong southeasterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the West and South Gippsland forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Thursday.