Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:54 am Friday, 10 October 2025.

Damaging winds continuing over southern Victoria today.

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds are expected to continue over much of Victoria today as a cold front currently passing through the South West district moves eastwards across the State. Elevated and coastal parts are expected to continue to see the strongest winds, but damaging winds remain possible elsewhere through the warning area associated with showers.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For COASTAL PARTS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this evening.
For ELEVATED AND ALPINE PARTS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this evening.
For the REMAINDER OF THE WARNING AREA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Traralgon, Hamilton, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Sale, Daylesford, Frankston and Warragul.
Significant wind observations to 10:30 am AEDT include:
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 9:50 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/h wind gust was recorded at Mt 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 5:00 pm AEDT 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 Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:54 am Friday, 10 October 2025.

Damaging winds continuing over southern Victoria today.

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds are expected to continue over much of Victoria today as a cold front currently passing through the South West district moves eastwards across the State. Elevated and coastal parts are expected to continue to see the strongest winds, but damaging winds remain possible elsewhere through the warning area associated with showers.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For COASTAL PARTS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this evening.
For ELEVATED AND ALPINE PARTS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this evening.
For the REMAINDER OF THE WARNING AREA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible today. Winds are expected to ease in these areas later this afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Traralgon, Hamilton, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Sale, Daylesford, Frankston and Warragul.
Significant wind observations to 10:30 am AEDT include:
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 9:50 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/h wind gust was recorded at Mt 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 5:00 pm AEDT 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East forecast district

Issued at 10:20 AM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Friday.