Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:52 pm Monday, 23 June 2025.
Damaging wind gusts becoming more widespread on Tuesday.
Weather Situation
A complex low pressure system in the Bight extends a trough over central Victoria this evening, with strengthening northwesterly flow ahead of it about alpine areas. A second cold front will then cross the state on Tuesday and the pressure gradient will continue to strengthen, leading to more widespread vigorous northwesterly flow over western, central, and northeastern areas.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For NORTHEASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are likely over alpine areas above 1400 metres overnight into Tuesday morning. From Tuesday afternoon ahead of the next cold front DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are likely to become more widespread. Terrain above 1400 metres may experience peak gusts of around 110 km/h again, with BLIZZARD conditions forecast to develop from Tuesday evening.
For the GRAMPIANS: Winds will temporarily ease during Tuesday morning before strengthening again during Tuesday afternoon ahead of the next cold front. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible during Tuesday afternoon.
For the WIMMERA, SOUTH WEST, CENTRAL and GIPPSLAND: Strong west to northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from midday Tuesday for coastal and elevated parts of the Wimmera and South West districts, extending to the Central district during the afternoon, and western Gippsland by the evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are also possible in showers and thunderstorms for inland and lower-lying parts of the warning area on Tuesday afternoon.
A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is current for the entire Victorian coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Stawell and Hamilton.
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 10:21 pm.
130 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 9:46 pm.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 9:24 pm.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kilmore Gap at 8:06 pm,
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount William at 2:13 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 am AEST Tuesday.
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.
Forecast
Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Snow falling above 1100 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Damaging winds possible. Winds N/NE 20 to 30 km/h turning NW 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then increasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 16.
Forecast for Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 2° -2° -3° -1° -2° -2° -2° Maximum 3° -2° 0° 3° 5° 4° 3° Chance of rain 90% 90% 80% 20% 10% 30% 50% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - Frost risk Moderate Severe Severe High Severe Severe Severe 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 24
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW N WNW WSW WSW WSW NW SW NNW W NNW SW N SSE Relative humidity 87% 88% 96% 100% 97% 97% 96% 90% 87% 78% 82% 81% 84% 86% Dew point -1°C -1°C -3°C -4°C -2°C -1°C 1°C 1°C 0°C 1°C -1°C 1°C -1°C 1°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 7:01am EST 7:31am EST 5:03pm EST 5:33pm EST 6:12am EST 3:26pm EST Waning crescent
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Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Central, South West & East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Central, South West & East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
- Sheep Graziers Warning for Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days