Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 3:04 pm Thursday, 13 November 2025.

Damaging winds have developed over alpine areas.

Weather Situation
Vigorous northwesterly flow impacting alpine areas has developed ahead of a cold front in the Bass Strait.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h have developed over alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
Significant wind observations include:
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 2:53 pm.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 2:46 pm.

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 AEDT 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 East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:04 pm Thursday, 13 November 2025.

Damaging winds have developed over alpine areas.

Weather Situation
Vigorous northwesterly flow impacting alpine areas has developed ahead of a cold front in the Bass Strait.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h have developed over alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
Significant wind observations include:
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 2:53 pm.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 2:46 pm.

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 AEDT 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

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 10:53 AM EDT on Thursday 13 November 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Minor Flood Warning For The Bunyip River
Issued at 10:15 AM EDT on Thursday 13 November 2025
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne Water
Flood Warning Number: 5

Bunyip Catchment:
MINOR FLOODING HAS RECEDED ON THE BUNYIP RIVER.
Reissued-to correct title
The Bunyip River catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 0 mm since 09:00 AM Wednesday 12 November 2025. The Western Port catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 0 mm for the same period. Rainfall totals of less than 1 mm are forecast for the catchment Thursday 13 November 2025.
Water levels of the Bunyip River at various locations are now falling.
Tarago River:
The level of Tarago Reservoir is currently at 157.02 metres, below the spillway level of 157.92 metres.
Bunyip River to Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Iona is currently at 1.50, metres below the Minor Flood Level (2.10 metres), and falling.
Bunyip River downstream of Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 2.90 metres, below the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres), and falling.
The ford at Cora Lynn is now open.
The river heights at 08:49 AM Thursday 13 November 2025 were:
Sites in Tarago River catchment
Tarago Reservoir: 157.02 metres, steady
Tarago River at Neerim South: 0.97 metres, falling
Tarago River at Drouin West: 0.50 metres, steady
Sites in Bunyip River catchment
Bunyip River at Headworks: 0.25 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Tonimbuk: 1.65 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Longwarry North: 1.38 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Iona: 1.50 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Cora Lynn: 2.90 metres, steady
Yallock Outfall Drain at Cora Lynn: 0.60 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Koo Wee Rup: 2.33 metres, falling
Other sites in Western Port catchment
Gumscrub Creek at Pakenham: 0.61 metres, falling
Toomuc Creek at Pakenham: 0.53 metres, falling
Deep Creek at Pakenham: 0.59 metres, steady
Kennedy Creek at Pakenham: 0.48 metres, steady
Cardinia Creek at Officer: 1.84 metres, falling
Cardinia Creek at Cardinia: 0.97 metres, steady
This is a final warning on the Bunyip Catchment for this event.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
For current river levels refer to the Melbourne Water website: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/water-and-environment/water-management/rainfall-and-river-levels#/

Next issue:
No further warnings will be issued for this event.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.