Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 5:27 am Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Damaging winds developed over the Alpine peaks this morning.

Weather Situation
A trough is moving across the state with strong northwesterly winds over the Alps this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong northwesterly winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over the Alpine peaks this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning threshold by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
100 km/h gust observed at Mount Hotham at 0330 am AEDT
109 km/h gust observed at Mount Buller at 0500 am AEDT

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 am AEDT Saturday.
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 North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:27 am Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Damaging winds developed over the Alpine peaks this morning.

Weather Situation
A trough is moving across the state with strong northwesterly winds over the Alps this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong northwesterly winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over the Alpine peaks this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning threshold by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
100 km/h gust observed at Mount Hotham at 0330 am AEDT
109 km/h gust observed at Mount Buller at 0500 am AEDT

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 am AEDT Saturday.
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 Northern Country, North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 04:58 AM EDT on Saturday 29 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Country, North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the West and South Gippsland forecast district and parts of the Northern Country, North Central, North East, Central and East 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 am EDT Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:10 AM EDT on Saturday 29 November 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 30 November 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 29 November
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 30 November
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT 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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