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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:26 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Isolated thunderstorms have eased in west Gippsland.

Weather Situation
A warm and unstable atmosphere is present through central and eastern parts of the state this afternoon. Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed and are moving to the southeast and are likely to continue into the early evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/.

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.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:26 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Isolated thunderstorms have eased in west Gippsland.

Weather Situation
A warm and unstable atmosphere is present through central and eastern parts of the state this afternoon. Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed and are moving to the southeast and are likely to continue into the early evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/.

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.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 05:42 PM EST on Friday 19 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 20 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 19 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast and Central Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 20 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port and Gippsland Lakes

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EST Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 05:19 PM EST on Friday 19 September 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:44 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous cold front crossing the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong north to northwesterly winds developed today ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening, reaching the southwest coast by the early evening and the Melbourne area into the late evening. It is expected to push into the Tasman Sea early Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and gradually easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the evening.
For the SOUTHEAST MELBOURNE SUBURBS, SOUTHWEST COAST, GRAMPIANS, and BASS COAST: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible with the frontal passage reaching the southwest coast in the late afternoon and the Melbourne area in the late evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may persist behind the front about the southwest coast into early Saturday.
Winds throughout the state will ease below thresholds by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Dargo, Rosebud, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
67 km/h sustained winds were observed at Melbourne Airport at 11:10am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central

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 AEST Friday.
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, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland, Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:44 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous cold front crossing the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong north to northwesterly winds developed today ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening, reaching the southwest coast by the early evening and the Melbourne area into the late evening. It is expected to push into the Tasman Sea early Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and gradually easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the evening.
For the SOUTHEAST MELBOURNE SUBURBS, SOUTHWEST COAST, GRAMPIANS, and BASS COAST: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible with the frontal passage reaching the southwest coast in the late afternoon and the Melbourne area in the late evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may persist behind the front about the southwest coast into early Saturday.
Winds throughout the state will ease below thresholds by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Dargo, Rosebud, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
67 km/h sustained winds were observed at Melbourne Airport at 11:10am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central

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 AEST Friday.
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.