Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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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.
Forecast
Dromana West (38.353°S, 144.9316°E, 16m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of thunderstorms about the ranges this afternoon. Winds SE 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 25.
Forecast for Dromana West (38.353°S, 144.9316°E, 16m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 15° 15° Maximum 25° 26° 28° 29° 29° 28° 29° Chance of rain 30% 10% 10% 40% 30% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Very High Extreme Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 34
(km/h)35
(km/h)34
(km/h)36
(km/h)28
(km/h)23
(km/h)19
(km/h)14
(km/h)16
(km/h)19
(km/h)16
(km/h)22
(km/h)12
(km/h)11
(km/h)Wind direction SSE ESE ESE ESE E ESE E SE ESE SSE ESE S ESE SSE Relative humidity 78% 64% 69% 52% 68% 48% 68% 47% 76% 56% 73% 56% 69% 49% Dew point 15°C 18°C 14°C 16°C 13°C 16°C 13°C 16°C 16°C 19°C 15°C 18°C 14°C 16°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dromana West (38.353°S, 144.9316°E, 16m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:43am EDT 6:14am EDT 8:45pm EDT 9:15pm EDT 3:17am EDT 7:07pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 -
Warnings
- Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
- Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes & West, Central, Central Gippsland and East Gippsland coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
