Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:15 PM EDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 12 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 11 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes and West Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 12 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Wednesday.
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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

Squall Warning

Issued at 04:09 PM EDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026

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Please be aware
Waves may rise
rapidly during squalls.
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Wind Warnings for Wednesday 11 March
Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip and Western Port
An approaching line of thunderstorms may produce squalls above 40knots early this evening.

This is a warning that potentially hazardous marine weather is imminent. Mariners are advised to take necessary safety precautions and check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these areas.

The next warning will be issued by 6:15 pm EDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Damaging Winds

for Port Phillip waters, Mornington Peninsula and parts of Western Port, South East, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 4:08 pm Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Port Phillip waters, Western Port, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, a line of showers and thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near waters off Geelong City, Leopold and waters off Pt Wilson. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Queenscliff, eastern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern Port Phillip Bay, Portarlington and southern parts of Port Phillip Bay by 4:35 pm and Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington, Carrum and Dromana by 5:05 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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Damaging Winds

for Port Phillip waters, Mornington Peninsula and parts of Western Port, South East, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 4:08 pm Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Port Phillip waters, Western Port, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, a line of showers and thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near waters off Geelong City, Leopold and waters off Pt Wilson. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Queenscliff, eastern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern Port Phillip Bay, Portarlington and southern parts of Port Phillip Bay by 4:35 pm and Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington, Carrum and Dromana by 5:05 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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central district.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Central Forecast District.

Issued at 4:05 pm Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Isolated damaging wind gusts with cold front over the south of the state.

Weather Situation
A cold front is moving rapidly eastwards across western into central Victoria. Strong flow aloft combined sufficient instability ahead of the front is leading to a line of showers and thunderstorms developing in the frontal boundary and moving rapidly eastwards.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Frankston and Rosebud.

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 warning is due to be issued by 7:05 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Central Forecast District.

Issued at 4:05 pm Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Isolated damaging wind gusts with cold front over the south of the state.

Weather Situation
A cold front is moving rapidly eastwards across western into central Victoria. Strong flow aloft combined sufficient instability ahead of the front is leading to a line of showers and thunderstorms developing in the frontal boundary and moving rapidly eastwards.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Frankston and Rosebud.

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 warning is due to be issued by 7:05 pm.
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.