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 4:18 am Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Damaging winds about the northeast ranges this morning.

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds in the wake of a cold front persists about the northeast ranges this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Yarram at 3:56 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson at 2:57 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:44 pm.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 2:12 pm.
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilsons Promontory at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:35 am.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 9:47 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:12 am.
120 km/ wind gust was recorded at Mount William (Grampians) at 6:52 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 6:07 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 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
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 4:18 am Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Damaging winds about the northeast ranges this morning.

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds in the wake of a cold front persists about the northeast ranges this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Yarram at 3:56 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson at 2:57 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:44 pm.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 2:12 pm.
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilsons Promontory at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:35 am.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 9:47 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:12 am.
120 km/ wind gust was recorded at Mount William (Grampians) at 6:52 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 6:07 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 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
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.