Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning
for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:59 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Winds have eased over alpine peaks
Weather Situation
A low pressure system is situated off the southern NSW coast and a large slow moving high pressure system is well to the south of Victoria. This is resulting in strong east to southeasterly winds over parts of the state, although winds are no longer expected to be severe over alpine peaks.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.
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.
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.
Forecast
Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely during this afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds possible in the S. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 29.
Forecast for Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 13° 11° 13° 15° 12° 12° 12° Maximum 24° 27° 27° 28° 29° 28° 31° Chance of rain 30% 20% 30% 40% 20% 10% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High High No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 26
(km/h)23
(km/h)14
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(km/h)10
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(km/h)8
(km/h)11
(km/h)9
(km/h)15
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(km/h)17
(km/h)11
(km/h)15
(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE ESE ESE E SE E S ESE SSW SW WSW ESE WNW Relative humidity 61% 46% 58% 38% 63% 41% 65% 42% 64% 38% 60% 38% 57% 29% Dew point 9°C 11°C 9°C 10°C 11°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 11°C 12°C 10°C 11°C 9°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:45am EDT 6:15am EDT 8:38pm EDT 9:08pm EDT 4:10am EDT 7:49pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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