Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:43 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.
Damaging northwesterly winds about the eastern ranges.
Weather Situation
An approaching cold front will result in a strengthening northwesterly flow today. Winds ease and tend more westerly late Friday as the front moves through the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely in the eastern ranges. Wind gusts may reach 110 km/h from late Thursday evening in exposed alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are expected to ease by Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt Buller at 3:44 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.
* 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 Thursday.
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
McKinnons (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the W, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1500 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm about the ranges in the early morning. Damaging winds possible about the ranges in the morning and afternoon. Winds W/NW 35 to 50 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 21.
Forecast for McKinnons (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 13° 9° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11° Maximum 15° 13° 13° 14° 16° 16° 15° Chance of rain 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 50% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 30
(km/h)34
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(km/h)Wind direction NW WNW NW WNW WSW WSW WSW WSW WNW W WNW W NW WNW Relative humidity 67% 53% 67% 72% 73% 65% 77% 77% 84% 67% 73% 65% 73% 67% Dew point 8°C 6°C 5°C 8°C 7°C 7°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 9°C 10°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for McKinnons (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:12am EST 6:39am EST 5:55pm EST 6:22pm EST 11:24pm EST 2:00pm EST 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 First quarter Apr 24 Full moon May 02 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Central
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Central
- Sheep Graziers Warning for North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for West and East Gippsland coasts. Cancellation for Port Phillip
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